Which of the following is the primary reason for the 'Indian Summer' phenomenon?
A. A period of heavy rain in winter
B. A period of warm weather in autumn
C. A period of drought in spring
D. A period of cold weather in summer
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
'Indian Summer' is a period of unseasonably warm, dry, and calm weather that occurs in the autumn, typically in North America and Europe, after the first frost.
Explanation:
The Arctic Oscillation (AO) is a large-scale climate pattern of sea level pressure differences between the Arctic and the mid-latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere. It affects weather patterns across the entire Northern Hemisphere.
Explanation:
Convectional rainfall is most common in the equatorial regions. The intense heating of the ground causes moist air to rise rapidly, cool, condense, and form heavy afternoon thunderstorms.
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The Tropical Easterly Jet (TEJ) is a high-altitude jet stream over the Indian Ocean and Africa that plays a crucial role in the onset and intensity of the Indian monsoon.
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