Consider the following statements about a cloud form : 1. These are made up of ice crystals rather than droplets of water. 2. They are thin, stringy, white clouds that trail like feathers across the sky. 3. These clouds are formed at very high altitudes—normally between 6000 metres and 10000 metres. Which one among the following cloud forms is described above?
Cirrus
Statement 1: Cirrus clouds form at altitudes where temperatures are extremely low, so they are composed of ice crystals rather than liquid water droplets.
Statement 2: Their characteristic thin, wispy, feather-like appearance, often called "mares' tails", is a defining visual feature of cirrus clouds.
Statement 3: Cirrus clouds typically occur at high altitudes, generally between 6,000 and 10,000 metres, in the upper troposphere.
Stratus clouds are low, flat and grey; cumulus clouds are puffy and form at low-to-medium altitude; nimbus refers to rain-bearing clouds — none of these match the description.
Hence, the answer is Cirrus.
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Consider the following statements regarding cyclones in India :
1. More cyclones occur in the Bay of Bengal than in the Arabian Sea.
2. On an average, 12 to 15 tropical cyclones form every year.
3. Tropical cyclones occur continuously throughout the year.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1. Many urban and suburban areas experience a higher temperature than surrounding rural areas known as urban heat islands.
2. The reduction in urban green cover and the increase of built-up hard surface is the only cause of urban heat island.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1. Anticyclones are high pressure systems.
2. Air in the centre of the system must be subsiding.
3. Anticyclones are characterized by converging winds.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
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