What is the name of the scale used to classify hurricanes in the Atlantic?
A. Richter scale
B. Fujita scale
C. Saffir-Simpson scale
D. Mercalli scale
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Saffir-Simpson scale is used to categorize hurricanes (tropical cyclones) in the Atlantic and Eastern Pacific based on their sustained wind speeds. The Richter scale is for earthquakes, the Fujita scale for tornadoes, and the Mercalli scale for earthquake intensity.
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Rain shadow deserts form when mountains block moisture-laden winds from reaching the leeward side. As air rises over the mountains, it cools and releases precipitation on the windward side, leaving the leeward side dry.
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Humid continental climates (Köppen Dfa/Dfb) are characterized by cold winters (below 0°C) and warm to hot summers, with precipitation throughout the year.
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During the equinoxes (around March 21 and September 23), the Sun's rays are directly overhead at the equator, resulting in nearly equal day and night lengths worldwide.
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