Topic: Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc.,
2. Human-caused climate change is affecting hazards now, such as decreasing the frequency of tropical cyclones while increasing their intensity. Analyse. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Down to Earth , Insights on India
Why the question:
A tropical cyclone has formed in the Bay of Bengal over the weekend and is due to hit the Indian state of Odisha. If the past is any guide, Cyclone Sitrang may bring flooding, destroyed crops, collapsed buildings and loss of life.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the causes for increasing frequency of Tropical Cyclones, and their possible negative effects and role of climate change in it.
Directive word:
Analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context.
Body:
First, write about the various causes behind the decreasing frequency of cyclones and rising intensity – Surface temperatures intensification of cyclones, conducive wind shear for cyclones, climate change etc.
Next, write about the role of climate change in regards to this Also, write about its impact.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward to address this issue.
