Which of the following is a hot wind that blows in North America? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a hot wind that blows in North America?
A. Foehn
B. Chinook
C. Loo
D. Mistral
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Chinook is a warm, dry wind that descends the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains in North America.

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