The hot dry local winds that blow on the eastern side of the Alps Mountain are known as ________
A. Chinook
B. Foehn
C. Khamsin
D. Sirocco
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
The hot dry local winds that blow on the eastern side of the Alps Mountain are known as Foehn. Foehn, German Föhn, warm and dry, gusty wind that periodically descends the leeward slopes of nearly all mountains and mountain ranges.This Question Belongs to Geography >> Atmosphere
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