The 'Madden-Julian Oscillation' (MJO) influences the Indian monsoon by:
A. No influence
B. Suppressing convection
C. Both enhancing and suppressing
D. Enhancing convection
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The MJO is a 30-60 day oscillation of convection that moves eastward from the Indian Ocean to the Pacific. It can enhance or suppress monsoon rainfall depending on its phase.
Explanation:
A monsoon break occurs when the monsoon trough shifts northwards towards the Himalayas, causing a reduction in rainfall over the central parts of India.
Explanation:
The western coast of Europe, including the British Isles and parts of Scandinavia, has a marine west coast climate (Cfb), characterized by mild winters, cool summers, and abundant rainfall due to westerly winds and the Gulf Stream.
Explanation:
The greenhouse effect is the natural process by which certain gases in the atmosphere (greenhouse gases) trap outgoing longwave radiation, warming the Earth's surface and making it habitable.
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