GS-1Specific Microtheme

Desertification Dynamics and Sand/Dust Storm (Aeolian) Extremes

Mapped under Thermal and Climate Extremes → Topic 14 Important Geophysical Phenomena

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Other Microthemes in Thermal and Climate Extremes:

Heatwave Dynamics: High-Pressure Blocking Domes and Forcing Wet-Bulb Temperature Thresholds and Combined Temp-Humidity Extremes Cold Waves and Polar Vortex Disruptions Coastal Erosion, Sea Level Rise Inundation, Shoreline Retreat Desertification Dynamics and Sand/Dust Storm (Aeolian) Extremes

UPSC Mains Questions on "Desertification Dynamics and Sand/Dust Storm (Aeolian) Extremes" (2)

2015 marks

Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata are the three mega cities of the country but the air pollution is much more serious problem in Delhi as compared to the other two. Why is this so?

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2013 marks

Major hot deserts in northern hemisphere are located between 20-30 Hot Deserts degree north and on the western side of the continents. Why?

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