Consider the following statements regarding the difference between tropical and extra-tropical cyclones and choose the correct option from the alternatives given below: 1. Extra-tropical cyclones cover a larger area as compared to the tropical cyclones 2. Extra-tropical cyclones originate both over land as well as sea whereas tropical cyclones originate only over sea 3. The wind velocity in a tropical cyclone is much higher and destructive as compared to the extra-tropical cyclones Correct Answer 1, 2 and 3 only The correct answer is option 4, i.e 1, 2 and 3 only. The systems developing in the mid and high latitude, beyond the tropics are called the middle latitude or extra tropical cyclones. Extra tropical cyclones form along the polar front. The differences between tropical and extra-tropical cyclones are as follows: The extra tropical cyclones have a clear frontal system which is not present in the tropical cyclones. The extra tropical cyclones can originate over the land and sea whereas the tropical cyclones originate only over the seas and on reaching the land they dissipate. The extra tropical cyclone affects a much larger area as compared to the tropical cyclone. The wind velocity in a tropical cyclone is much higher and it is more destructive. The extra tropical cyclones move from west to east but tropical cyclones, move from east to west.