What is the name of the phenomenon where a cold front catches up to a warm front? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
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The term 'Indian Ocean Dipole' was first used by which scientist?
Correct Answer: Option C
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The term Indian Ocean Dipole was introduced by N. Saji and T. Yamagata in 1999. Sir Gilbert Walker is known for the Southern Oscillation, J. Bjerknes for ENSO theory, and H. H. Lamb for climate studies.
The term Indian Ocean Dipole was introduced by N. Saji and T. Yamagata in 1999. Sir Gilbert Walker is known for the Southern Oscillation, J. Bjerknes for ENSO theory, and H. H. Lamb for climate studies.
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Which of the following is a characteristic of a humid subtropical climate?
Correct Answer: Option A
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Humid subtropical climates (Köppen Cfa) are characterized by hot, humid summers and mild to cool winters, with precipitation throughout the year, often influenced by monsoons.
Humid subtropical climates (Köppen Cfa) are characterized by hot, humid summers and mild to cool winters, with precipitation throughout the year, often influenced by monsoons.
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In the Southern Hemisphere, winds around a high-pressure system circulate:
Correct Answer: Option B
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In the Southern Hemisphere, winds around a high-pressure system circulate counterclockwise (opposite to the Northern Hemisphere) due to the Coriolis force deflecting winds to the left.
In the Southern Hemisphere, winds around a high-pressure system circulate counterclockwise (opposite to the Northern Hemisphere) due to the Coriolis force deflecting winds to the left.
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