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

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Which of the following is a hot wind that blows in North America?

A. Chinook

B. Mistral

C. Foehn

D. Loo

Answer: Option A

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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Which of the following is the primary reason for the low rainfall in the leeward side of the Western Ghats?

A. Rain shadow effect

B. High altitude

C. All of the above

D. Distance from the sea

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Correct Answer: Option A

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The leeward side of the Western Ghats receives low rainfall due to the rain shadow effect, creating semi-arid conditions in the Deccan Plateau.

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Which of the following is a characteristic of a subtropical high-pressure belt?

A. Low pressure

B. Sinking air

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D. Rising air

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Correct Answer: Option B

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Subtropical high-pressure belts are characterized by sinking air (subsidence), which leads to clear skies, dry conditions, and the formation of deserts (e.g., Sahara, Kalahari).

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