Q. “These are warm and dry winds blowing on the eastern slopes (leeward side) of the Rocky Mountain. They are called Snow Eaters as they melt the underlying snow cover/ice”. Which of the following local winds describes the paragraph best?

Chinook

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Loo

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Blizzard

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Sirocco

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Solution

The correct option is A
Chinook
Explanation: Chinook are warm, dry wind descending the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains, primarily in winter.

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Consider the following statements about the local winds found across the World.

1. Fohn is a cold and dry wind flowing in tundra regions which decreases the temperature of these areas to below freezing point.

2. Chinook is a warm dry wind which blow along the eastern slope of the Rocky mountains and is also known as snow eater.

3. Loo is a warm and dry wind which blows across northwestern and northern part of India during Monsoon season.

Which of the above statements are correct?

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