PhysicsWhich of the statements given below is correct?(i) In winter the winds flow from the land to the ocean.(ii) In summer the winds flow from the land towards the ocean.(iii) A cyclone is formed by a very high-pressure system with very high-speed winds revolving around it.(iv) The coastline of India is not vulnerable to cyclones

Which of the statements given below is correct?
(i) In winter the winds flow from the land to the ocean.
(ii) In summer the winds flow from the land towards the ocean.
(iii) A cyclone is formed by a very high-pressure system with very high-speed winds revolving around it.
(iv) The coastline of India is not vulnerable to cyclones

A
i, ii
B
i, ii, iii
C
only i
D
iii, iv

Solution:

The correct statement is that in winter, the winds flow from the land to the ocean.

i. During the winter, the water surface cools faster than the land surface.
ii. As a result, the air above the ocean becomes cooler than the air above land.
iii. Therefore, the winds flow from the land to the ocean.

Hence option A is correct.

Solution:

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