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Cyclones, Flooding, Drought

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Geography

Summary of Cyclones, Flooding, Drought for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Geography. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

Natural disasters like cyclones, floods, and droughts have a deep impact on the environment and people's lives in India. These events disrupt agriculture, damage infrastructure, and threaten human and animal life. This chapter explains how cyclones form, why floods occur, and what causes droughts. I

Key Concepts

Cyclones are strong winds that rotate

Cyclones are strong winds that rotate around a low-pressure area. They form over warm tropical oceans where the sea temperature is above 27°C. In Indi

Floods happen when rivers overflow due

Floods happen when rivers overflow due to heavy rainfall, sediment buildup, deforestation, or cyclones. About 12% of India’s land is flood-prone, espe

Drought is a long period

Drought is a long period of water shortage, mainly due to low rainfall. Human actions like deforestation and overuse of groundwater make it worse. Aro

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the formation and characteristics of cyclones
  • Identify the causes and effects of floods in India
  • Explain the reasons and impacts of droughts
  • Recognize vulnerable regions in India for each disaster
  • Learn about protective and mitigation measures

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