What is the name of the phenomenon where there is a rotating column of air associated with a wildfire?
A. Fire whirl
B. Tornado
C. Dust devil
D. Waterspout
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A fire whirl, also known as a fire tornado or fire devil, is a rotating column of air associated with a wildfire, created by intense heat and rising air.
Explanation:
The northeastern states, especially Meghalaya, receive high rainfall due to the orographic effect of the Himalayas and the Eastern Ghats. The moisture-laden southwest monsoon winds are forced to rise over these mountains, causing heavy precipitation.
Explanation:
The tropics are the region on Earth between the Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N) and the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5°S). This region receives the most direct sunlight and is characterized by warm temperatures.
Explanation:
The Coriolis force is maximum at the poles and zero at the equator. It is directly related to the sine of latitude, so it increases from the equator to the poles.
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