Question
Which one of the following local winds is a cold katabatic wind?
The correct answer is
Mistral
The Mistral is a cold, dry northerly wind channelled down the Rhône valley toward the Mediterranean. Chinook and Foehn are warm downslope winds; Santa Ana is also commonly classified as katabatic but is generally warm and dry. The cold-wind qualification identifies Mistral.
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Important Questions from Climatology
- Cyclones are quite common in the ________ and often cause much damage to coastal areas.
- Which one of the following terms is associated with Cold Stress?
Consider the following salient features of Tornado and choose the correct option:
A. Tornadoes are very violent rotating systems of air
B. The pressure in the center of tornado is extremely low
C. The movement of tornadoes is in well-defined route and direction
D. The arrival of tornado is heralded by dark and thick clouds in the sky
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Identify the primary climatic events:
A. Heavy Rain
B. Cold Waves
C. Urban Water Shortage
D. Harvest Failure
E. Droughts
Choose the correct answer from the options given below : - Which of the following is responsible for causing convectional rainfall?
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