What is the northwesterly wind that blows over Iraq and the Persian Gulf states, mostly in summer but sometimes in winter, called?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Shamal
- Step 1: The shamal is a northwesterly wind blowing over Iraq and the Persian Gulf states, and the Arabic word means 'north'. Answer: Shamal. The effect occurs from once to several times a year, mostly in summer but sometimes in winter, and winter shamals bring strong northerly wind over the Persian Gulf for periods up to five days. Why not the others: Sirocco, Mistral and Khamsin don't fit.
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