What causes storms and cyclones? If the Earth stopped rotating, would cyclones still form? Class 8

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What causes storms and cyclones? If the Earth stopped rotating, would cyclones still form? Class 8

What causes storms and cyclones? If the Earth stopped rotating, would cyclones still form? Class 8

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Storms and cyclones are caused by the rapid movement of warm, moist air rising and creating low-pressure areas, which draws in cooler air from surrounding areas. If the Earth stopped rotating, the Coriolis effect, which helps in the rotation of cyclones, would be eliminated, significantly affecting their formation and intensity. Cyclones may still occur due to temperature differences, but they would not have the same characteristics as those formed on a rotating Earth.

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