Question : Select the correct direction of Sirocco storm.
Option 1: Sahara to Mediterranean Sea
Option 2: North from U.S.A.
Option 3: West from Sahara
Option 4: Adriatic Sea to Italy
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Correct Answer: Sahara to Mediterranean Sea
Solution : The correct answer is Sahara to Mediterranean Sea.
Sirocco Storm originates over Sahara desert. It carries dusty, dry, warm and humid winds and blows towards Mediterranean Sea. It is also called blood rain because it carries the red sand from the Saharan desert. The winds take up moisture from the Mediterranean Sea and causes rain in Italy and southern Europe.
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Question : Strait of Gibraltar connects which of the following ?
Option 1: Red Sea-Mediterranean Sea
Option 2: Red Sea- Arabian Sea
Option 3: Atlantic Ocean- Mediterranean Sea
Option 4: Mediterranean Sea-Black Sea
Question : Suez canel connects which of the following water bodies ?
Option 1: Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea
Option 2: Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea
Option 3: Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean
Option 4: Mediterranean Sea and Arctic Ocean
Question : Which of the following winds is blowing from the Mediterranean Sea to the North Western parts of India?
Option 1: Western disturbances
Option 2: Norwesters
Option 3: Loo
Option 4: Mango showers
Question : Directions: Sonal stands to the north of Amar and the west of Mahi. In which direction is Mahi standing with respect to Amar?
Option 1: South-West
Option 2: North-West
Option 3: North-East
Option 4: South-East
Question : The Western cyclonic disturbance originates over______.
Option 1: Pacific Ocean
Option 2: Bay of Bengal
Option 3: Arabian Sea
Option 4: The Mediterranean Sea
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