Which one of the following is not the example of planetary winds ?

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Which one of the following is not the example of planetary winds ?

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Geography

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SSC

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{'planetary winds': [1, 0, 0, 1], 'sea breezes': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'trade wind': [1, 0, 1, 3], 'monsoon': [1, 0, 2, 1], 'chinook': [0, 0, 0, 1]}

The correct answer is option 4: Chinook. Planetary winds are large-scale wind patterns that occur due to the rotation of the Earth and the unequal heating of its surface. These winds are driven by the pressure differences created by the Earth`s rotation and the temperature variations between different regions.

Monsoon, option 1, is an example of a planetary wind. Monsoons are seasonal winds that change direction based on the temperature differences between land and sea areas.

Trade winds, option 2, are another example of planetary winds. These are steady winds that blow towards the equator from the subtropical high-pressure belts towards the equatorial low-pressure belt.

Land and sea breezes, option 3, are also examples of planetary winds. These are local winds that occur due to the temperature differences between land and water surfaces.

Chinook winds, option 4, on the other hand, are warm, dry winds that occur on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains in North America. They are not driven by the global pressure systems and are not considered as planetary winds.

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