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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:

List-I

(Local Wind)

List-II

(Place)

A. Yamo

1. Sudan

B. Black Roller

2. France

C. Bise

3. Japan

D. Haboob

4. North America

This question was previously asked in
NDA I 2018 GAT Previous Year Paper (22-Apr-2018)
The correct answer is

A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1

Understanding Local Winds and Their Locations

Local winds are winds that blow over a limited area. They are influenced by regional or local geographic features such as mountains, bodies of water, and changes in surface heating and cooling. These winds often have specific names based on the location where they occur or their characteristics.

This question asks us to match a list of local winds with the places where they are typically found. Let's analyze each wind listed:

  • Yamo: The Yamo is a strong, local wind known in Japan.
  • Black Roller: A Black Roller is a type of severe dust storm or dust devil often associated with thunderstorms in the Great Plains of North America.
  • Bise: The Bise is a cold, dry wind that blows from the north or northeast, primarily affecting parts of France and Switzerland.
  • Haboob: A Haboob is a type of intense dust storm or sandstorm that occurs in arid regions, notably common in Sudan and other parts of the Sahara and Middle East.

Based on these descriptions, we can create the following matches:

List-I (Local Wind) List-II (Place) Correct Match
A. Yamo 1. Sudan Matches with Japan (3)
B. Black Roller 2. France Matches with North America (4)
C. Bise 3. Japan Matches with France (2)
D. Haboob 4. North America Matches with Sudan (1)

Therefore, the correct matching pairs are:

  • A - 3 (Yamo - Japan)
  • B - 4 (Black Roller - North America)
  • C - 2 (Bise - France)
  • D - 1 (Haboob - Sudan)

Revision Table: Local Winds and Places

Local Wind Place
Yamo Japan
Black Roller North America
Bise France
Haboob Sudan

Additional Information on Local Wind Phenomena

Local winds are fascinating examples of how geography influences weather patterns on a smaller scale. Here are a few more examples and concepts related to local winds:

  • Foehn/Chinook: A warm, dry, downslope wind that occurs on the leeward side of a mountain range. Known as Foehn in the Alps and Chinook in the Rocky Mountains (North America).
  • Mistral: A cold, dry, strong wind that blows from the north down the Rhone Valley in France to the Mediterranean Sea.
  • Sirocco: A warm, humid wind originating in the Sahara Desert that blows across the Mediterranean Sea towards Southern Europe.
  • Sea Breeze and Land Breeze: These are common local winds caused by the differential heating of land and sea. During the day, the land heats faster, creating a low-pressure area, and cooler air from the sea moves inland (sea breeze). At night, the land cools faster, and air moves from the land to the warmer sea (land breeze).
  • Valley and Mountain Breezes: Similar to land/sea breezes, these occur in mountainous regions due to differential heating and cooling of slopes compared to the valley floor.

Studying these local wind patterns helps us understand regional climate variations and specific weather events.

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