Description : The South-East trade winds are attracted towards the Indian sub-continent in the rainy season due to – (1) the development of cyclone over the equator (2) the effect of easterlies (3) the effect of Northern-East trade winds (4) the presence of low atmospheric pressure over North-West India
Last Answer : (4) the presence of low atmospheric pressure over North-West India Explanation: During the Rainy Season in India (Mid-June to the end of September), the intense heat that prevails in the ... they are deflected to their right and blow over the Indian subcontinent as the south-west monsoon winds.
Description : The South-East trade winds are attracted towards the Indian subcontinent in the rainy season due to (1) the development of cyclone over the equator (2) the effect of easterlies (3) the effect of Northern-East trade winds (4) the presence of low atmospheric pressure over NorthWest India
Last Answer : the presence of low atmospheric pressure over NorthWest India
Description : Which of the following is the name of very violent and serious type of winds which bring a lot of disaster? (a) Trade winds (b) Hurricane (c) Cirrus (d) Stratus (e) None of these
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : Trade winds blow from the – (1) equatorial low pressure (2) polar high pressure (3) subtropical high pressure (4) subpolar low pressure
Last Answer : (3) subtropical high pressure Explanation: Wind flows outward down the pressure gradient away from the subtropical highs. As it does so, it encounters the Coriolis Effect caused by the rotation of the Earth ... move from east to west, and below the subtropical high winds move from west to the east.
Description : What are Surface winds that blow from the horse latitudes to the equator called?
Last Answer : What is the answer ?
Description : What are winds called that blow toward the equator?
Last Answer : The trade winds (northeast or southeast depending on whichhemisphere you're in) blow towards the Equator.
Description : Which of the following are the main reasons for the origin of the south-west monsoon in India? 1. Development of a low pressure in north-west India 2. Deflection of trade winds 3. Arrival of cyclonic stream from the Pacific Ocean ... (a) I, II and III (b) I and II (c) II and III (d) III and IV
Description : Ports of the Baltic Sea remain open for trade even during winter because - (1) It lies in the tropical belt (2) North Atlantic Drift, a warm ocean current flows in the region. (3) Local winds keep it warm. (4) Western disturbances cause abrupt rise in the temperature.
Last Answer : (2) North Atlantic Drift, a warm ocean current flows in the region. Explanation: It is due to the North Atlantic Drift which is a warm water ocean current, an extension of the Gulf Stream. This current keep the ports along the coasts warm enough to stay open year around.
Description : Which one of the following is not the example of planetary winds? (1) Monsoon (2) Trade wind (3) Land and sea breezes (4) Chinook
Last Answer : (4) Chinook Explanation: "Chinook", originally meant a warming wind from the ocean into the interior regions of the Pacific Northwest (the Chinook people lived near the ocean, along the lower Columbia River) ... 20°C (50- 68°F) for a few hours or days, then temperatures plummet to their base level.
Description : Which one of the following is called as "Roaring Forty"? (1) Winds blowing in southern hemisphere between 40°-60° S (2) Winds blowing in northern hemisphere between 40°-60° N (3) Very cold winds which blow in winters (4) Very hot and fast blowing summer winds
Last Answer : (1) Winds blowing in southern hemisphere between 40°-60° S Explanation: The Roaring Forties is the name given to strong westerly winds found in the Southern Hemisphere, generally between the latitudes of ... South Pole and the Earth's rotation, and there are few landmasses to serve as windbreaks.
Description : Very strong and cold icy winds that blow in the Polar regions are called – (1) Typhoons (2) Tornadoes (3) Blizzards (4) Polar winds
Last Answer : (3) Blizzards Explanation: A blizzard is a severe snowstorm characterized by strong winds and low temperatures. The difference between a blizzard and a snowstorm is the strength of the wind. To be a ... mile or less and must last for a prolonged period of time - typically three hours or more.
Description : Trade winds blow from the (1) equatorial low pressure (2) polar high pressure (3) subtropical high pressure (4) subpolar low pressure
Last Answer : subtropical high pressure
Description : What is the term for the rain producing winds that blow over the Arabian sea?
Last Answer : I believe that you are thinking of the monsoon winds.
Description : Which one of the following is called North-easter? (1) Cold and fast-blowing winds in northern hemisphere that move from sub-polar to polar regions (2) Cold and fast-blowing winds in ... -blowing winds from the polar region in northern hemisphere (4) Winds blowing towards Kazakhstan in Central Asia
Last Answer : (3) Cold and fast-blowing winds from the polar region in northern hemisphere Explanation: The polar easterlies are the dry, cold prevailing winds that blow from the highpressure areas of the polar ... an equator ward out flow of air: that outflow is then deflected westward by the Coriolis Effect.
Description : Through which of the given regions does the equator run? (1) Africa (2) India (3) Arabia (4) China
Last Answer : (1) Africa Explanation: The Equator crosses/passes through seven countries in Africa: Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe (off the coast of mainland Africa); Gabon; CongoBrazzaville; Democratic Republic of Congo; Uganda; Kenya and Somalia.
Description : Belt of Doldrums exists in which of the following regions? (a) Polar region (b) Equatorial region (c) Sub-Polar region (d) Sub-Tropical region
Description : Extensive deserts occur in the western tropical regions of continents because : (1) of easterly trade winds. (2) cold ocean currents flow along the western coasts. (3) of the effect of both the ... winds and cold ocean currents. (4) the rate of evaporation is greater along the western margin areas.
Last Answer : (3) of the effect of both the off-shore easterly trade winds and cold ocean currents. Explanation: Extensive deserts occur in the western tropical regions of continents because of the effect of ... is found near the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, usually toward the western side of the continents
Description : Trade winds are due to – (1) Conduction (2) Convection (3) Radiation (4) Scattering
Last Answer : (2) Convection Explanation: The air moving across the surface towards the extra heated region is known as the trade winds. The region where the northern convective airflow meets the southern and the air starts ... drops heavy rain, but since it's moving up instead of across it won't fill sails.
Description : Which of the following winds is called anti-trade wind? (1) (1) Chinook (2) Cyclone (3) Typhoon (4) Westerlies
Last Answer : (1) Chinook Explanation: Westerlies are rather stormy and variable though the main direction remains from west to east. But as their general direction is from the west, they are called the " ... "AntiTrade Winds", because their movement is in the opposite direction from that of the trade wind.
Description : The term Roaring Forties is related to the – (1) Trade winds (2) Planetary winds (3) Westerlies (4) Polar winds
Last Answer : (3) Westerlies Explanation: The Roaring Forties is the name given to strong westerly winds found in the Southern Hemisphere, generally between the latitudes of 40 and 50 degrees. The ... western coasts of continents, especially in the southern hemisphere because of its vast oceanic expanse.
Description : The winter rain in Chennai is caused by (a) South-West Monsoons (b) North-East Monsoons (c) Intense Land and Sea Breezes (d) Cyclonic winds in the Bay of Bengal
Description : Indian monsoon is marked by seasonal shift caused by: [Teachers' Exam 1994] (a) differential heating of land and sea (b) cold winds of Central Asia (c) great uniformity of temperature (d) None of these
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
Description : During the monsoon season rainfall decreases from the Ganga delta to the Punjab plains. It is because: (a) monsoon current moves westward along the Ganga plain and becomes drier (b) western regions are warmer than ... (c) hills do not form barriers for winds (d) the area is far away from the sea
Description : Frontal Rain is caused by – (1) Convection current (2) Winds from sea (3) Cyclonic activity (4) Condensation of water evaporated from mountains
Last Answer : (3) Cyclonic activity Explanation: Frontal rainfall is a type of precipitation which occurs when a warm air mass and a cold air mass meet. Extra-tropical cyclones form as waves along ... is the development or strengthening of cyclonic circulation in the atmosphere (a low pressure area).
Description : Between which one of the following pairs of islands is Duncan Passage located? [IAS 2008] (a) South Andaman and Little Andaman (b) Little Andaman and Car Nicobar Island (c) Car Nicobar Island and Little Nicobar Island (d) Little Nicobar Island and Great Nicobar Island
Description : Ports of the Baltic Sea remain open for trade even during winter because (1) It lies in the tropical belt. (2) North Atlantic Drift, a warm ocean current flows in the region. (3) Local winds keep it warm. (4) Western disturbances cause abrupt rise in the temperature.
Last Answer : North Atlantic Drift, a warm ocean current flows in the region.
Description : Which one of the following is not the example of planetary winds ? (1) Monsoon (2) Trade wind (3) Land and sea breezes (4) Chinook
Last Answer : Chinook
Description : The climatic zones are classified on the basis of – (1) distance from the equator (2) elevation (3) rainfall (4) distance from the sea
Last Answer : (3) rainfall Explanation: The climatic zones are classified on the basis of maximum and minimum temperatures and the temperature range as well as the total and seasonal distribution of ... on these parameters, the most commonly used classification scheme was originally developed by Wladimir Koppen.
Description : The Karakoram Highway connects which of the following pairs of countries? [Bank PO 1991] (a) India-Nepal (b) India-China (c) India-Pakistan (d) China-Pakistan
Last Answer : Ans: (d)
Description : Do you think the North East and NYC are going to really experience Hurricane Force winds and rain on Sunday?
Last Answer : I don’t think so. Although it can happen, it’s not likely. There’s too much distance in between for it to weaken. This happened two years ago and when it hit, it was no different that a frontal storm.
Description : Will wood shutters with stand the winds of a category four hurricane?
Last Answer : It depends on how the shutters are attached to the house and how good their condition is. But even well-constructed shutters are at risk in a category 4 storm.
Description : How do you tell if your shutters are capable of resisting hurricane force winds?
Last Answer : Judge the material and condition The most important aspect to secure shutters is the construction of the hinges. Make sure that the hinges are secured firmly and that the latching mechanism is strong and in good working order.
Description : Are there roofs that can better withstand hurricane-force winds?
Last Answer : The roofing that best withstands high wind and rain would have to be metal roofing. Roofing tiles often blow off in high winds or break off when debris is blown around in a storm. Its very important to have your roof checked for damages and replace broken tiles.
Description : Palk Strait separates India from (a) Pakistan (b) China (c) Andaman Island (d) Sri Lanka shop.ssbcrack.com
Description : Where on Earth do the winds always blow from the South? -Riddles
Last Answer : The North Pole.
Description : Does Winds generally blow:Toward areas of high pressure.?
Last Answer : yes
Description : If a weather system is moving from the pacific coast to north carolinafrom which direction will the winds most likely blow?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : Why do planetary winds not blow directly north or south?
Last Answer : Feel Free to Answer
Description : How will the winds of blowing out of a pressure system in the northern hemisphere and southern hemisphere blow?
Last Answer : They will blow in opposite directions.
Description : The winds that blow from the pole to 60 degrees latitude in both hemisphere are called?
Last Answer : The winds that blow between the poles and 60° latitudes in both hemispheres and curve West are called what
Description : How fast do tornado winds blow?
Last Answer : Tornado ratings are based on damage, so the wind speeds for any given rating are estimates. The original estimated wind speed range for an F5 tornado was 261-318 mph. This estimate is now believed to have ... of 200 mph is rated EF5, though the damage inflicted is the same as that from an F5.
Description : Global winds that blow from west to east are called?
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Description : Which of these causes global winds to appear to turn instead of blow straight across the earths surface?
Last Answer : Coriolis effect
Description : Which Very strong and cold icy winds that blow in the Polar regions?
Last Answer : Blizzards
Description : Which hot dry local winds that blow on the eastern side of the Alps Mountain?
Last Answer : Foehn
Description : Very strong and cold icy winds that blow in the Polar regions are called (1) Typhoons (2) Tornadoes (3) Blizzards (4) Polar winds
Description : Why is surface winds generally weak near the equator?
Last Answer : Because the earth is so warm at the equator, air is constantly rising, so the movement is convective or vertical, not horizonal. The result of all of that air rising is a nearly daily deluge of rain and the formation of the earth's rainforests.
Description : North of the equator, surface winds are known as
Last Answer : Ans. Northeast trade winds
Description : Consider the following statements: 1. Tamil Nadu is the only area which receives about half of its rainfall from north-east monsoon winds. 2. Kerala is the only state receiving very heavy rainfall from the south-west monsoon winds. 3. In India ... ] (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 3 (d) 2 and 3