What is the average annual rainfall in Mawsynram, Meghalaya?
A. Around 5,000 mm
B. Over 11,000 mm
C. Around 2,000 mm
D. Around 8,000 mm
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Mawsynram in Meghalaya receives over 11,000 mm of rainfall annually, making it the wettest place on Earth, primarily due to the orographic effect of the monsoon winds.
Explanation:
A 'break in monsoon' is a period of 1-2 weeks when rainfall is significantly reduced or absent over most of India during the monsoon season.
Explanation:
A macroburst is a larger-scale downburst of air from a thunderstorm, covering a wider area than a microburst and producing damaging winds.
What is the name of the phenomenon where there is a large-scale pattern of sea level pressure differences between the Aleutian Islands and the Pacific Northwest?
Explanation:
The Pacific-North American (PNA) pattern is a climate pattern characterized by sea level pressure differences between the Aleutian Islands (Aleutian Low) and the Pacific Northwest, influencing the weather in North America.
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