Which of the following is NOT a type of tropical cyclone?
A. Tornado
B. Cyclone
C. Hurricane
D. Typhoon
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Tornadoes are not a type of tropical cyclone. Hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones are all regional names for tropical cyclones. A tornado is a localized, violent rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground.
Explanation:
A monsoon break occurs when the monsoon trough shifts northwards towards the Himalayas, causing a reduction in rainfall over the central parts of India.
Explanation:
Acid rain is primarily caused by sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) released from burning fossil fuels, which react with water vapor in the atmosphere to form sulfuric and nitric acids.
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