Which of the following is a characteristic of a high-pressure system in the Northern Hemisphere?
A. Cloud formation
B. Rising air
C. Clockwise wind circulation
D. Counterclockwise wind circulation
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
High-pressure systems in the Northern Hemisphere have clockwise wind circulation. They are associated with sinking air, leading to clear skies and dry weather.
Explanation:
Humid continental climates (Köppen Dfa/Dfb) are characterized by cold winters (below 0°C) and warm to hot summers, with precipitation throughout the year.
Explanation:
The northeast monsoon is not a dry wind; it is moisture-laden. It brings rainfall to southern India, particularly Tamil Nadu, from October to December.
Explanation:
The Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) has a typical period of 30 to 60 days, making it an intra-seasonal tropical climate pattern that significantly influences weather in the tropics and subtropics.
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