SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

WORLD GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is an example of how precipitation can affect and be affected by temperature?
A
A sudden cloudburst cools off a hot summer day.
B
Warm ocean currents bring warmer temperatures.
C
Cold ocean currents cool the land that they pass.
D
As clouds form and block the sun, the temperature drops.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The main factors that affect precipitation include prevailing winds, the presence of mountains, and seasons. Prevailing winds are winds that carry warm, moist air or cool air over the land. A mountain range in the path of prevailing winds influences where precipitation falls.

Detailed explanation-2: -Which of the following statements explains how the greenhouse effect got its name? The atmosphere traps radiation to warm land, water, and air, reflecting heat back out, similar to a greenhouse.

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