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Which list correctly represents disasters from the 'Water and Climate Related' category?

AEarthquakes, Floods, Epidemics

BCyclones, Tornadoes, Droughts

COil Spills, Heat Waves, Forest Fires

DLandslides, Tsunamis, Nuclear Incidents

Answer:

B. Cyclones, Tornadoes, Droughts

Read Explanation:

This category primarily includes natural disasters that are driven by atmospheric conditions, precipitation, temperature extremes, and large-scale water movements.

  • Cyclones (Hurricanes/Typhoons): These are massive rotating storm systems characterized by strong winds and heavy rainfall. They form over warm ocean waters and are entirely driven by atmospheric and oceanic processes.

  • Tornadoes: As discussed before, these are violent rotating columns of air that extend from a thunderstorm to the ground. Their formation is a direct result of specific atmospheric conditions (temperature, humidity, wind shear).

  • Droughts: These are periods of unusually prolonged dryness in a region, resulting in water shortages, crop damage, and other environmental and economic impacts. Droughts are a direct consequence of insufficient precipitation over an extended period, making them fundamentally climate-related.

All three phenomena are intrinsically linked to weather patterns, atmospheric dynamics, and the hydrological cycle, making them perfect fits for the 'Water and Climate Related Disasters' category.

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