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How far up does a tropical cyclone extend vertically?
A50 to 60 km
B100 to 120 km
C12 to 14 km
D1 to 2 km
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 12 to 14 km
1. Cyclones form between 30 degrees north and south.
2. They spread 500 to 1,000 km horizontally.
3. They rise 12 to 14 km.
_Source: NCERT Class 11 Geography, India Physical Environment, Chapter 7, Natural Hazards and Disasters._
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