Type of Winds
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Q. Choose the correct statement(s) with regards to the planetary winds.
- The only cause behind the Monsoon is the planetary winds.
- Though Monsoon is a seasonal wind, it is greatly influenced by the trade winds.
Planetary winds transport heat or moisture across the globe.
- Planetary winds were responsible for the formation of Himalayas.
Q. Which among the following are examples of Local winds across the globe?
- Monsoon winds
- Harmattan
- Loo
- Chinook
Q. Which of the following is/are not true about the monsoon winds?
- Monsoon winds flowing in India are examples of the local winds.
- They come from the Southwest direction to India in the month of June.
- They bring Monsoon to our country.
- From the month of October they change their direction and start retreating back.
Q. Which of the following is/are the names given to the westerlies in the Southern Hemisphere by the ancient mariners?
- Roaring Forties
- Furious Fifties
- Shrieking Sixties
- Foehn
Q. Monsoon can be classified as which of the following wind?
- Planetary wind
- Local wind
- Seasonal wind
- Sea breeze
Q. What is the difference between wind and monsoon wind?
Q. The planetary winds are temporary in nature.
- True
- False
Q. During which of the following months a hot and dry wind named 'Loo' blows in the plains of North India?
- December and January
- June and July
- May and June
- March and April
Q. During the night time, the mountain breezes blow from the
- plateaus
- mountain tops
- valleys
- plains
Q. Which of the following is an appropriate term for ''the wind that comes in a short and fast burst"?
- Cyclone
- Gust
- Monsoon
- Breeze
Q. Choose the correct statement(s) with regards to the local winds.
- 'Chinnok' is also called 'snow eater' as it keeps the grass lands clear of snow during the winter.
Norwester is the name of local hot wind of New Zealand.
- Foehn is a local wind which blows in Indian subcontinent.
Mistral is cold wind of the Alps region.
