Which of the following is a major factor in the formation of a snow squall?
A. Intense convergence
B. Intense convection
C. All of the above
D. Rapidly cooling air
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Snow squalls are intense, short-lived snowstorms with strong winds, heavy snow, and low visibility, often associated with intense convection, convergence, and rapidly cooling air.
Explanation:
The tropical regions receive direct (high-angle) solar radiation, concentrating sunlight over a small area and providing high energy, resulting in warm temperatures year-round.
Explanation:
El Niño is the warm phase of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and is characterized by above-average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific.
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