Atmosphere Geography

Q. Which of the following statements is wrong?

A
Roughly V-shaped isobar system with a low pressure at the centre represents a trough
B
Roughly circular isobar system with a high pressure at the centre represents an anticyclone
C
Roughly circular isobar system with a low pressure at the centre represents a cyclone
D
Roughly V-shaped isobar system with a low pressure at the centre represents a hurricanes

Correct Answer

Roughly V-shaped isobar system with a low pressure at the centre represents a hurricanes

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    B)Advection
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    B)I and II
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