Which of the following is the primary reason for the aridity of the Atacama Desert?
A. Cold ocean current and rain shadow effect
B. Subtropical high pressure
C. Polar high pressure
D. Monsoon system
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:
Ozone is not a primary pollutant; it is a secondary pollutant. Primary pollutants are emitted directly into the atmosphere, such as carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides.
Explanation:
The southeastern United States, including states like Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas, has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters.
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