Which of the following is a major factor in the formation of lake-effect snow?
A. The Gulf of Mexico
B. The Great Lakes
C. The Atlantic Ocean
D. The Pacific Ocean
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Lake-effect snow is most common near the Great Lakes in North America, where cold air masses from Canada move over the relatively warm waters of the lakes, producing significant snowfall.
Explanation:
During a La Niña event, the Walker Circulation strengthens as the trade winds intensify, pushing warm water further westward in the Pacific. This often results in heavy rainfall in Southeast Asia and Australia.
Explanation:
The troposphere is characterized by decreasing temperature with altitude (normal lapse rate) due to adiabatic cooling, and it contains most of the weather phenomena.
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