What meteorological phenomenon transforms the coastal mountains of Dhofar into a lush green landscape between June and September each year?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The Khareef (southwest summer monsoon)
- Step 1: The Khareef is the Arabic term for autumn, but in Dhofar it refers to the southwest summer monsoon (June 21 to late September).
- Step 2: Moist ocean winds generate continuous cool fog, drizzle, and overcast skies, causing daytime temperatures to drop to ~25 degrees Celsius and blanketing the mountains in dense green meadows.
Answer
The Khareef (southwest summer monsoon).
Why not the others: 'The Shamal winter windstorm' is a dry northwesterly gale in the Persian Gulf; 'The Khasif convective thunder squall' refers to local rainstorms; 'The Sirroco hot desert wind' blows across North Africa into the Mediterranean.
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