Which of the following is the primary factor for the regional climate of the Mediterranean region?
A. Subtropical high pressure in summer, westerly winds in winter
B. Polar easterlies
C. Trade winds
D. Monsoon winds
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Mediterranean climate is characterized by hot, dry summers due to subtropical high pressure and mild, wet winters due to the influence of westerly winds and mid-latitude cyclones.
Explanation:
Valley fog forms in mountain valleys due to temperature inversions, where cold, dense air settles in the valley, and radiation fog forms in the cooler air.
Explanation:
The Ferrel cell is a large-scale atmospheric circulation pattern where air rises at the subtropics, flows poleward, and sinks at the poles.
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