Tropical cyclones in the Indian Ocean are classified by the IMD based on:
A. Size
B. Wind speed
C. Rainfall amount
D. Pressure
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) classifies tropical cyclones based on their sustained wind speeds (Depression, Cyclonic Storm, Severe Cyclonic Storm, Very Severe Cyclonic Storm, etc.).
Explanation:
The Antarctic Desert is the largest cold desert in the world, covering most of the Antarctic continent, with extremely low temperatures and very little precipitation.
Explanation:
The increase in temperature with altitude in the thermosphere is due to the absorption of solar radiation by the few gas molecules present.
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