What is the name of the phenomenon where air sinks due to cooling? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
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The subtropical jet stream is located at approximately:
Correct Answer: Option D
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The subtropical jet stream is found at the boundary between the Hadley and Ferrel cells, approximately at 30° latitude in both hemispheres.
The subtropical jet stream is found at the boundary between the Hadley and Ferrel cells, approximately at 30° latitude in both hemispheres.
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Which of the following lakes is a Ramsar site?
Correct Answer: Option B
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All three - Chilika Lake, Loktak Lake, and Wular Lake - are designated as Ramsar sites (wetlands of international importance).
All three - Chilika Lake, Loktak Lake, and Wular Lake - are designated as Ramsar sites (wetlands of international importance).
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What is the name of the warm, dry wind that blows in Argentina?
Correct Answer: Option B
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The Zonda is a hot, dry wind that descends the eastern slopes of the Andes in Argentina.
The Zonda is a hot, dry wind that descends the eastern slopes of the Andes in Argentina.
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