Which of the following is the primary reason for the aridity of the Atacama Desert?
A. Cold ocean current and rain shadow effect
B. Monsoon system
C. Subtropical high pressure
D. Polar high pressure
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Atacama Desert is extremely dry due to a combination of the cold Humboldt Current off the coast (which cools the air and limits evaporation) and the rain shadow effect of the Andes Mountains.
Explanation:
Agriculture, particularly livestock (enteric fermentation) and rice paddies, is a major source of methane emissions. Burning fossil fuels and industrial processes release CO2, while deforestation releases CO2 and reduces carbon uptake.
Explanation:
London is prone to advection fog (also known as sea fog) when warm, moist air from the Atlantic moves over the cooler landmass, cooling to its dew point and forming fog.
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