The term 'Indian Ocean Dipole' was first used by which scientist?
A. J. Bjerknes
B. H. H. Lamb
C. N. Saji and T. Yamagata
D. Sir Gilbert Walker
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The term Indian Ocean Dipole was introduced by N. Saji and T. Yamagata in 1999. Sir Gilbert Walker is known for the Southern Oscillation, J. Bjerknes for ENSO theory, and H. H. Lamb for climate studies.
Explanation:
A cold front is the boundary between a cold air mass and a warm air mass, where the cold air pushes under the warm air, causing rapid temperature drops, heavy rain, and strong winds.
Explanation:
Nor'westers are pre-monsoon thunderstorms that occur in West Bengal and Assam, caused by intense convection and the interaction of dry hot winds from the northwest with moist air from the Bay of Bengal.
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