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The frequency of the cyclones is lower in Arabian sea when compared to Bay of Bengal. This is because
1. Arabian sea surface temperature is higher compared to that of Bay of Bengal.
2. Bay of Bengal receives the remnants of the typhoons originated in Northwestern Pacific ocean.
3. Arabian sea receives the remnants of cyclones from Bay of Bengal.
Choose the correct code from the following

1, 2 only.
1, 3 only.
2, 3 only.
All the above.
Explanation:
Bay of Bengal being a closed and a smaller water body, it has higher surface temperature comparedto Arabian sea.North Western region of Pacific ocean has the highest proportion of global tropical cyclones. Thesecyclones which originate in the Pacific ocean start moving towards south western direction andfinally reach Bay of Bengal. But by the time they reach, they almost lose their energy and onlyremnants of cyclones reach Bay of Bengal. Similarly the cyclones originated in Bay of Bengal reachArabian sea but only remnants of cyclones after shedding their energy while traversing over thepeninsular landmass.
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