UPSC Geography Climate / जलवायु Question Bank Climatology

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    Which of the following are true characteristic of Chinooks?
    I. They blow down the eastern slopes of Rockies in U.S.A. and Canada after crossing these mountain ranges.
    II. They are known as snow eaters in the Great Plain of North America.
    III. They cause heavy destruction to crops and grasslands in the areas affected by them.

    A)  Only I is true                

    B)  I and II are true

    C)  I, II, III are true             

    D)  II and III are true

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     Chinooks do not cause any destruction to crops. Rather they save crops and grasslands from intense cold weather and snow and help livestock to graze in the open throughout the year.


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