Which of the following is a cold current on the western coast of South America?
A. Both A and B
B. Humboldt Current
C. Brazil Current
D. Peru Current
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Humboldt Current (also known as the Peru Current) is a cold ocean current that flows northward along the western coast of South America, bringing cold, nutrient-rich water.
Explanation:
The Malabar Coast (Kerala) receives high rainfall due to the orographic effect of the Western Ghats, the Southwest Monsoon, and convection.
What is the name of the phenomenon where the atmospheric pressure in the eastern Pacific is lower than normal and in the western Pacific is higher than normal?
Explanation:
El Niño is associated with lower than normal atmospheric pressure in the eastern Pacific and higher than normal pressure in the western Pacific.
Explanation:
A monsoon surge is a period of increased monsoon activity characterized by heavy rainfall due to strong convergence of winds and enhanced moisture transport.
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