In February the southern branch of the westerly jet sits near 25 degrees north. At what pressure level?
A200 to 300 mb
B500 to 600 mb
C800 to 900 mb
D950 to 999 mb
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 200 to 300 mb
1. The southern branch blows south of the Himalayas.
2. Its mean position in February is 25 degrees north.
3. That is at the 200 to 300 mb level.
_Source: syllabus Geography, India Physical Environment, Chapter 4, Climate._
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