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General Knowledge · Q449

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 449

Q449

Middle latitude cyclones are fueled by?

A.
Air high in the atmosphere
Answer
B.
Polar continental air masses
C.
Energy from falling precipitation
D.
All of the above

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Cyclones are fueled by the temperature differences (hence pressure gradients) that exist along frontal boundaries. They are usually strongest during cold months when temperature differences between air masses can be most extreme.