Which strong summer wind pushes moist air over Table Mountain to form the 'tablecloth' cloud?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The south-easter
- Step 1: The wind blows from the south-east off the ocean. Step 2. The air rises over the mountain and cools into cloud. Answer: The south-easter. Why not the others: the harmattan is a West African wind, and the monsoon and sirocco occur elsewhere.
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