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Geography GK · Q89

Atmosphere

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 89

Q89

The hot dry local winds that blow on the eastern side of the Alps Mountain are known as ________

A.
Chinook
B.
Foehn
Answer
C.
Khamsin
D.
Sirocco

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The hot dry local winds that blow on the eastern side of the Alps Mountain are known as Foehn. Foehn, German Föhn, warm and dry, gusty wind that periodically descends the leeward slopes of nearly all mountains and mountain ranges.