Which of the following is a characteristic of a stationary front?
A. Strong winds
B. Prolonged weather
C. Clear skies
D. Rapid temperature change
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Stationary fronts bring prolonged periods of cloudy, rainy weather because neither air mass is moving, leading to persistent precipitation over the same area.
What is the name of the phenomenon where there is a large-scale pattern of sea level pressure differences between the Aleutian Islands and the Pacific Northwest?
Explanation:
The Pacific-North American (PNA) pattern is a climate pattern characterized by sea level pressure differences between the Aleutian Islands (Aleutian Low) and the Pacific Northwest, influencing the weather in North America.
Explanation:
Cyclonic or frontal rainfall is caused by the convergence of warm and cold air masses. The warm, moist air is forced to rise over the cold, denser air, leading to condensation and precipitation.
Explanation:
A squall line is a line of thunderstorms that forms along or ahead of a cold front, often producing severe weather including heavy rain, hail, and damaging winds.
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