Which of the following is a major factor in the formation of lake-effect snow?
A. The Atlantic Ocean
B. The Pacific Ocean
C. The Gulf of Mexico
D. The Great Lakes
Answer: Option D
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:
A squall line is a line of thunderstorms that forms along or ahead of a cold front, often producing severe weather including heavy rain, hail, and damaging winds.
Explanation:
Trade winds are global wind belts, not local winds. Chinook, Loo, and Sirocco are local or regional winds. Trade winds are part of the Earth's global circulation and blow from the subtropics towards the equator.
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