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Q80 (NDA-II/2024) Geography › World Physical Geography Official Key

Which one among the following local winds is NOT related to Mediterranean Sea ?

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The correct answer is Harmattan because it is a local wind associated with West Africa, not the Mediterranean Sea.

  • Harmattan: It is a cool, dry, and dusty trade wind that blows from the Sahara Desert southwards into the Gulf of Guinea (West Africa). It is often called "The Doctor" because it brings relief from high humidity in the tropical regions.
  • Khamsin: A hot, dry, and dusty local wind that blows in Egypt and parts of the Middle East, originating from the Sahara and moving towards the Mediterranean.
  • Sirocco: A Mediterranean wind that comes from the Sahara and reaches hurricane speeds in North Africa and Southern Europe, carrying moisture as it crosses the sea.
  • Mistral: A cold and dry strong wind that blows from southern France into the Gulf of Lion in the northern Mediterranean.
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