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Q. Why do strong tropical cyclones lose their strength when they move onto land?
  1. Land terrain impedes the movement of cyclones.
  2. Land absorbs the heat energy of cyclones quickly.
  3. Cyclone is cut off from its heat source.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: Only 1 & 3
Notes: Statement 1 is correct as land terrain, especially rugged areas, impedes cyclonic movement. Statement 2 is incorrect; rapid heat absorption by land is not significant. Statement 3 is correct because cyclones lose access to their primary energy source—warm ocean water—upon reaching land, causing rapid weakening.
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