Which of the following is the primary reason for the formation of rain shadow deserts?
A. Cold ocean currents
B. Mountains blocking moisture-laden winds
C. Subtropical high pressure
D. Monsoon winds
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Rain shadow deserts form when mountains block moisture-laden winds from reaching the leeward side. As air rises over the mountains, it cools and releases precipitation on the windward side, leaving the leeward side dry.
Explanation:
Fire whirls form from the intense heat of a wildfire, which creates a rotating column of air due to the rapid rise of hot air, often exacerbated by wind shear.
Explanation:
The dry adiabatic lapse rate is approximately 1°C per 100 meters (or 10°C per kilometer). This is the rate at which a dry parcel of air cools as it rises.
Explanation:
Rajasthan, particularly the Thar Desert region, records the highest summer temperatures in India, often exceeding 50°C, with Phalodi being one of the hottest places.
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