What is the name of the hot, dry summer wind that blows in the northern plains of India?
A. Loo
B. Chinook
C. Sirocco
D. Mistral
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Loo is a strong, hot, dry summer wind that blows over the northern plains of India, particularly in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, causing high temperatures and heat exhaustion.
Explanation:
The Coriolis force is zero at the equator and increases toward the poles. It is a result of Earth's rotation and deflects winds to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.
Explanation:
The Konkan Coast (Maharashtra-Goa) receives high rainfall due to the orographic effect of the Western Ghats, the Southwest Monsoon, and convection.
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