The Papagayo is a “jet” of wind that blows across Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Unlike Typhoons, Hurricanes, or Tornadoes, it is not a rotating, low-pressure system. Instead, it is a cold, dry wind that blows in a relatively straight line from the land out to the Pacific Ocean, driven by high pressure over North America. ANSWER: (A) Papagayo
Which of the following winds lacks cyclonic motion? (A) Papagayo (B) Typhoon (C) Hurricane (D) Tornado
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