2010 · Q70
Consider the following statements :
- 1A hurricane acquires its spin, from the Coriolis effect.
- 2The diameter of the hurricane decreases as it, moves away from low latitudes.
- 3The diameter of a hurricane is never below 150 km.
Which of the statements given above is /are correct ?
General KnowledgeGeography
- A1 only
- B2 and 3 only
- C1 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Hurricanes spin via the Coriolis effect (1); their diameters do not shrink poleward nor stay above 150 km.