Question

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the image above shows a common european weather pattern. this pattern pushes warm, dry african winds called
______ toward europe
a. drifts
b. foehns
c. mistrals
d. siroccos

Explanation:

• Drifts refer to slow-moving air/water masses, not this wind.
• Foehns are warm, dry winds on mountain leeward sides, not African-originating winds to Europe.
• Mistrals are cold, dry north winds in the Mediterranean, not warm African winds.
• Siroccos are warm, dry, dust-laden winds that originate in North Africa and blow northward to southern Europe, matching the description.

Answer:

D. siroccos