What is the name of the phenomenon where air sinks due to cooling?
A. Advection
B. Conduction
C. Convection
D. Subsidence
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Subsidence is the downward movement of air, often associated with high-pressure systems and clear weather. It occurs when air cools and becomes denser.
Explanation:
Occluded fronts are associated with complex weather patterns, including a mix of rain, snow, and strong winds, as the cold front overtakes the warm front.
Explanation:
The Pacific Northwest of North America, including the Olympic Peninsula and coastal British Columbia, is home to temperate rainforests, receiving heavy rainfall from Pacific Ocean moisture.
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