What is the name of the phenomenon where there is a large-scale pattern of sea level pressure differences between the Aleutian Islands and the Pacific Northwest? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
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The polar jet stream is located at approximately:
Correct Answer: Option A
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The polar jet stream is found at the boundary between the Ferrel and Polar cells, approximately at 60° latitude in both hemispheres.
The polar jet stream is found at the boundary between the Ferrel and Polar cells, approximately at 60° latitude in both hemispheres.
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Cyclones in the Bay of Bengal are most frequent during:
Correct Answer: Option D
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Cyclones in the Bay of Bengal are most frequent during the post-monsoon period (October-November) and also during the pre-monsoon period (April-May).
Cyclones in the Bay of Bengal are most frequent during the post-monsoon period (October-November) and also during the pre-monsoon period (April-May).
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The Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) affects the monsoon by changing:
Correct Answer: Option A
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The IOD is a climate pattern characterized by differences in sea surface temperatures between the western and eastern Indian Ocean, which affects monsoon rainfall.
The IOD is a climate pattern characterized by differences in sea surface temperatures between the western and eastern Indian Ocean, which affects monsoon rainfall.
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