Question 1153Navigation General

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A strong, often violent, northerly wind occurring on the Pacific coast of Mexico, particularly during the colder months, is called _______________.

A Norther
B Pampero
C Papagayo
D Tehuantepecer
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) Tehuantepecer. A Tehuantepecer is a strong, often violent, northerly wind that occurs on the Pacific coast of Mexico, particularly during the colder months. This wind is named after the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, a narrow strip of land in southern Mexico where these winds are most prevalent. The Tehuantepecer is caused by the funneling effect of the mountain ranges in the region, which accelerates the northerly winds. The other options are incorrect because they refer to different types of regional winds. A Norther is a cold northerly wind that occurs in the southern United States, a Pampero is a cold and gusty wind that blows in Argentina and Uruguay, and a Papagayo is a strong, northeasterly wind that occurs in Central America.

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