The Pampero is a cold, dry wind that blows across the Pampas, the vast grassy plains of Argentina and Uruguay. It originates from the cold polar regions and usually follows the passage of a cold front. These winds bring a sharp drop in temperature and are often accompanied by spectacular thunderstorms and clear, crisp air once the wind passes through the region. ANSWER: (D) Pampero
What are the cold winds that blow with great force from Uruguay towards the Pampas region of Argentina called? (A) Harmattan (B) Karaburan (C) Tapiró (D) Pampero
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In the Southern Hemisphere, the Pampero is the equivalent of a “Cold Snap.” It occurs when cold air from the South Atlantic or Antarctic moves northward. As it hits the flat, open plains of the Pampas, there are no mountains to block its path, so it travels with immense speed. For the people of Argentina, the arrival of the Pampero is marked by a sudden change from humid heat to a dry, biting cold. It is an important wind for the region’s environment because it clears out stagnant air and brings fresh, oxygen-rich air from the southern seas.
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