Q. Consider the following statements regarding twisters:
1.Twisters, commonly observed in the United States, are funnel-shaped tornadoes formed due to the collision of moist warm air and dry cold air.
2.The majority of twisters in the U.S. form around the Great Lakes region due to high atmospheric pressure and low humidity.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Twisters are tornadoes caused by the collision of moist warm air (often from the Gulf of Mexico) and dry cold air, leading to atmospheric instability and rotation.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: Most twisters form around the Gulf of Mexico, not the Great Lakes, as the Gulf provides a large source of moisture, not low humidity.
Source– HT
