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What are jet streams?

  • Narrow belt of high altitude westerly winds in the troposphere (correct)
  • Strong winds blowing at ground level
  • Gentle breezes in the lower atmosphere
  • Low altitude easterly winds in the stratosphere
  • What is the Coriolis force responsible for?

  • Inducing high-pressure systems
  • Deflecting winds towards the right in the northern hemisphere and towards the left in the southern hemisphere (correct)
  • Causing calm weather conditions
  • Creating thunderstorms
  • What are the characteristics of the hot weather season in India?

  • Begins from June to August with cool temperatures and high air pressure
  • Begins from April to June with strong westerly winds
  • Begins from November to January with snowfall in the southern region
  • Begins from March to May with rising temperatures and falling air pressure in the northern part of the country (correct)
  • When does the winter season begin in northern India?

    <p>Mid November</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the speed variation of jet streams between summer and winter?

    <p>About 110 km/h in summer to about 184 km/h in winter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the speed range of jet streams in the troposphere?

    <p>110 km/h to 184 km/h</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which hemisphere does the Coriolis force deflect winds towards the right?

    <p>Northern hemisphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is common in the north during the winter season?

    <p>Frost</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does the hot weather season begin in India?

    <p>March</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of winds prevail over the country during the hot weather season?

    <p>Northeast trade winds</p> Signup and view all the answers

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