UPSC Geography Climate / जलवायु Question Bank Climatology

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    Which of the following winds relieves the people of Gulf of Guinea from oppressive hot and humid weather and is termed as 'doctor' by them?

    A)  Harmattan      

    B)  Sirocco

    C)  Khamsin          

    D)  Brickfielder

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     Sirocco is a hot and dry wind which blows in northerly direction from the Sahara and reaches Italy, Malta and Sicily after crossing the Mediterranean Sea. Khams in is the local name given to Sirocco in Egypt. Brick fielder is a hot and dry wind which blows from north to south in Australia.


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