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What characterizes the Mistral wind?
What characterizes the Mistral wind?
- It is a warm and humid wind.
- It brings heavy rainfall to Spain.
- It is a cold and dry wind. (correct)
- It is a warm wind originating from the Sahara.
Which wind is associated with the Adriatic Sea?
Which wind is associated with the Adriatic Sea?
- Sirocco
- Laventera
- Foehn
- Bora (correct)
What is a defining feature of the Sirocco wind?
What is a defining feature of the Sirocco wind?
- It is predominant in Eastern Europe.
- It brings cold and humid air.
- It originates from the Alps.
- It is hot and dry, originating from the Sahara Desert. (correct)
Which wind is specifically linked to agriculture by causing 'Blood Rain'?
Which wind is specifically linked to agriculture by causing 'Blood Rain'?
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What type of wind is the Foehn categorized as?
What type of wind is the Foehn categorized as?
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Study Notes
European Winds
- Mistral: Cold and dry wind affecting Spain and France, particularly in the Rhone Valley during winter.
- Bora: A cold and dry northeast wind that blows towards the eastern Adriatic Sea.
- Levante: A cold wind prevalent in southern Spain and the Strait of Gibraltar; characterized by warmth and dryness.
- Foehn: A wind found in Switzerland, originating from the Alps region, known for creating dry and warm conditions.
South American Winds
- Pampean Winds: Northwest winds originating in the Pampas region of Argentina.
African Winds
- Harmattan: A dry and dusty northeast wind that flows from the Sahara Desert over West Africa.
- Sirocco: A hot and dry wind coming from the Sahara Desert, significant for its intensity and impact, often termed the "Doctor wind."
- Causes red-colored rainfall, referred to as "blood rain," which can damage agriculture.
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