khamaseen winds & sand stormsVersión en línea questions to check your understanding por Basmala Nasser 1 Khamsin winds occur in Egypt during which season? a Winter b Summer c Spring d Autumn 2 The name "Khamsin" comes from the Arabic word for "fifty" because: a The winds last for exactly 50 hours b They blow for approximately 50 days in spring c They cause 50 sandstorms per year d Their speed reaches 50 km/h 3 Khamsin winds are caused by the interaction between: a High pressure over the Mediterranean and low pressure over the Sahara b Ocean currents and desert heat c High humidity and strong rainfall d Cold air from Europe and warm air from Africa 4 During a sandstorm, larger sand particles move by: a Floating in the air for long distances b Bouncing along the ground (saltation) c Dissolving in water vapor d Dissolving in water vapor 5 Which region in Egypt is most affected by sandstorms? a Mediterranean Coast b Nile Delta c Western Desert d Red Sea Coast
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