Question

Distinguish between the following:

Cyclones and Anticyclones.

Answer 1

Cyclones :

1. These are the circular winds with low pressure in the centre.
2. The winds blow anticlockwise from outside to the centre in Northern Hemisphere.
3. These bring rainfall, clouds thunder lightening.

Anticyclones :

1. These are circular winds with high pressure in the centre.
2. The winds blow clockwise from the centre towards all sides in Northern Hemisphere.
3. These bring clear weather and cold winds.