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Geography GK · Q181

Atmosphere

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 181

Q181

Consider the following statements: 1. Mistral is a cold wind blowing in North America. 2. Sirocco is a hot dry wind blowing across the North African coast. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A.
1 only
B.
2 only
Answer
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The term Sirocco (sometimes also spelled Scirocco) is an all-inclusive name given to hot and subsequently humid southeast to southwest winds originating as hot, dry desert-air over Northern Africa, flowing northward into the southern Mediterranean basin. Sirocco is a hot dry wind blowing across the North African coast.