Regional winds (North America): What is the hot, dry wind that blows on the east/leeward side of the Rocky Mountains? Identify the local name commonly used in climatology and physical geography. Choose the correct wind name.
General Knowledge
World Geography
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AThe Chinook
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BThe Sirocco
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CThe Harmattan
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DThe Loo
Answer
Correct Answer: The Chinook
Explanation
Given data
- Location: Leeward (eastern) slopes of the Rocky Mountains, North America.
Concept/ApproachWarm, dry downslope winds caused by adiabatic warming are called foehn-type winds. In the Rockies these are known as Chinooks.
Elimination• Sirocco → hot wind from Sahara toward Mediterranean (Europe).• Harmattan → dry NE trade wind over West Africa.• Loo → very hot, dry summer wind in northwestern India.
Final AnswerThe Chinook