This wind is named after a native American tribe. This wind helps in wheat cultivation in the Canadian lowlands. It flows near the Rocky Mountains in North America.

Which wind is this?

Foehn

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Harmattan

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Chinook

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Loo

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Solution

The correct option is C Chinook
Chinook is a local hot wind that moves down the rocky mountain in North America. The wind is named after a native American tribe, Chinook who live in areas where the local wind originates. Chinook causes the snow to melt keeping the grass clear of snow. Hence, it is also known as 'snow eater'. The local hot wind also helps in wheat cultivation in the Canadian lowlands.

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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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