A hot dry north-westerly wind that often brings dust to Iraq in early summer is called what?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. The Shamal
- Step 1: Dust storms in Iraq come from the north-west.
- Step 2: The wind from that direction is called the shamal.
Answer
The Shamal
Why not the others: The Mistral is French; the Monsoon is seasonal in Asia; the Chinook is North American.
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