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During which season does majority of Ethiopian regions receive rainfall as the sun overheads north of the equator?
During which season does majority of Ethiopian regions receive rainfall as the sun overheads north of the equator?
- Spring
- Winter
- Autumn
- Summer (correct)
Which winds are responsible for the rain in the summer season in Ethiopia and the Horn?
Which winds are responsible for the rain in the summer season in Ethiopia and the Horn?
- Trade winds and Polar easterlies
- Prevailing westerlies and Northeasterly winds
- Guinea monsoon and South easterly winds (correct)
- Monsoon and Typhoon winds
Which season experiences the ITCZ shifting towards the equator, weakening the equatorial westerlies?
Which season experiences the ITCZ shifting towards the equator, weakening the equatorial westerlies?
- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn (correct)
- Winter
In which season do the northeasterly winds originating from Asia dominantly prevail over the Ethiopian landmass?
In which season do the northeasterly winds originating from Asia dominantly prevail over the Ethiopian landmass?
Which season results in longer days and more direct solar radiation due to the shift of the ITCZ?
Which season results in longer days and more direct solar radiation due to the shift of the ITCZ?
During which season do the south easterlies from the Indian Ocean shower the lowlands in southeastern part of Ethiopia?
During which season do the south easterlies from the Indian Ocean shower the lowlands in southeastern part of Ethiopia?
The Guinea monsoon and the South easterly winds are responsible for the rain in the winter season in Ethiopia.
The Guinea monsoon and the South easterly winds are responsible for the rain in the winter season in Ethiopia.
During spring, the noonday sun shines directly on the equator while shifting south from north.
During spring, the noonday sun shines directly on the equator while shifting south from north.
The ITCZ shifts towards the equator, weakening the equatorial westerlies during the summer season.
The ITCZ shifts towards the equator, weakening the equatorial westerlies during the summer season.
Majority of Ethiopian regions receive rainfall during summer when the sun is overhead north of the equator.
Majority of Ethiopian regions receive rainfall during summer when the sun is overhead north of the equator.
The south easterlies from Indian ocean shower the lowlands in southeastern part of Ethiopia during winter.
The south easterlies from Indian ocean shower the lowlands in southeastern part of Ethiopia during winter.
During autumn, the Equatorial Westerlies and Easterlies influence Ethiopia and the Horn.
During autumn, the Equatorial Westerlies and Easterlies influence Ethiopia and the Horn.
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