The Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) is characterized by:
A. A northward-moving pattern of convection
B. An eastward-moving pattern of convection
C. A westward-moving pattern of convection
D. A stationary pattern of convection
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The MJO is characterized by an eastward-moving pattern of enhanced and suppressed convection (thunderstorms) across the Indian and Pacific Oceans, influencing rainfall and wind patterns.
Explanation:
A dust devil is a small, rotating column of air that forms on hot, dry days over land, caused by intense surface heating and not associated with thunderstorms.
Explanation:
The Northeast Monsoon (October-December) is a major source of rainfall for the southern states of India, especially Tamil Nadu and coastal Andhra Pradesh.
Explanation:
Wind backing is a counterclockwise change in wind direction with altitude in the Northern Hemisphere (e.g., from south to east). Backing typically indicates cold air advection.
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