What is the name of the phenomenon where there is a rotating column of air associated with a wildfire?
A. Dust devil
B. Fire whirl
C. Waterspout
D. Tornado
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
A fire whirl, also known as a fire tornado or fire devil, is a rotating column of air associated with a wildfire, created by intense heat and rising air.
Explanation:
The Pacific-North American Pattern is a large-scale pattern of sea level pressure differences between the Aleutian Islands and the Pacific Northwest.
Explanation:
During an El Niño event, the Walker Circulation weakens as the trade winds weaken, causing the warm water to shift eastward across the Pacific. This can lead to droughts in Australia and floods in South America.
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