Q. Which of the following local winds are commonly experienced in the Mediterranean region:
  1. Mistral
  2. Sirocco
  3. Nor’easter
Select the correct option from the codes given below:

Answer: Only 1 & 2
Notes: Mistral and Sirocco are characteristic local winds of the Mediterranean region. Mistral is a cold wind blowing towards the north-western Mediterranean, especially France. Sirocco is a hot, dry wind from the Sahara affecting the Mediterranean coastline. Nor’easter is not a Mediterranean wind; it affects the northeastern coastal regions of the United States and Canada.
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