What is the name of the phenomenon where the wind direction changes with altitude?
A. Wind veering
B. Wind shear
C. Wind backing
D. Wind gradient
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Wind shear is the change in wind speed and/or direction with altitude. It is an important factor in aviation and weather forecasting, especially for thunderstorm development.
Explanation:
A 'break in monsoon' is a period of one or more weeks during the monsoon season when rainfall is significantly reduced or absent over most of the country. This occurs when the monsoon trough moves northwards towards the Himalayas.
Explanation:
Steppe climates (Köppen BSh/BSk) are semi-arid, characterized by low rainfall (250-500 mm per year) and grasslands, often transitioning between deserts and more humid climates.
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