Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the northeast monsoon?
A. It is a dry wind
B. It is moisture-laden
C. It brings rainfall to southern India
D. It occurs from October to December
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The northeast monsoon is not a dry wind; it is moisture-laden. It brings rainfall to southern India, particularly Tamil Nadu, from October to December.
Explanation:
The Hadley cell is a large-scale atmospheric circulation pattern where air rises at the equator, flows poleward, and sinks at the subtropics.
Explanation:
The North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) is a climate pattern characterized by sea level pressure differences between the Icelandic Low (subpolar low) and the Azores High (subtropical high).
Explanation:
The Pacific Northwest of North America, including the Olympic Peninsula and coastal British Columbia, is home to temperate rainforests, receiving heavy rainfall from Pacific Ocean moisture.
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