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Geography GK · Q73

Atmosphere

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 73

Q73

Warm dry winds blowing down the east slopes of Rockies are known as ________

A.
Mistral
B.
Nor' westers
C.
Foehn
D.
Chinook
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Warm dry winds blowing down the east slopes of rockies is known as chinook. They are a type of warm, dry wind that occur on the downward slope of a mountain when warm air has lost its moisture.