Which of the following is a characteristic of an extratropical cyclone? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a characteristic of an extratropical cyclone?
A. Forms over warm water
B. Warm core
C. Cold core
D. No fronts
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Extratropical cyclones are cold-core systems, meaning they are driven by temperature contrasts between air masses and are associated with fronts. They form over land or cold water.

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