Consider the following with reference to the Mediterranean region 1 Sirocco 2 Mistral 3 Bora Ho...........

Geography and Environment (CSC) World climates

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Consider the following with reference to the Mediterranean region :

1. Sirocco

2. Mistral

3. Bora

How many of the following above is/are local cold winds?

Only One

Only Two

All Three

None

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Explanation:

Sirocco: This is a hot wind that originates from the Sahara Desert and can affect parts of the Mediterranean, especially Italy and Sicily. It is not a cold wind.

Mistral: This is a cold wind that comes from the northwest and affects the southern coast of France, especially the Rhône valley. It is a cold wind.

Bora: This is a cold, dry wind blowing from the northeast down to the Adriatic coast. It affects areas such as Croatia. It is a cold wind.

Given the above analysis, two out of the three winds (Mistral and Bora) are cold winds.

The correct answer is:

Only Two.