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Geography GK · Q71

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Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 71

Q71

In USA, which one of the following regions Receives heavy rainfall throughout the year under the influence of Wester lies?

A.
North-western
Answer
B.
North-eastern
C.
South-western
D.
South-eastern

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
In USA, North-western regions Receives heavy rainfall throughout the year under the influence of Westerlies. The westerlies, anti-trades, or prevailing westerlies, are prevailing winds from the west toward the east in the middle latitudes between 30° and 60° latitude. They originate from the high-pressure areas in the horse latitudes and trend towards the poles and steer extratropical cyclones in this general manner.