Question

Q. With reference to Mountain Breeze, which of the following statements is/are correct?

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 and 3 only
• C. 3 only
• D. 1 and 3 only

Answer 1

The correct option is C 3 only

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: Mountain breeze is a downslope wind created when the mountain surface is colder than the surrounding air and creates a downslope wind.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Mountain Breeze occurs at night when the highlands radiate heat and are cooled.

Statement 3 is correct: Cold mountain breeze settles down at valley bottom produces temperature inversions.