Discuss the impact of local winds on their associated regions, citing examples from different parts of the world. (15 marks, 250 words)

Desert are formed in all regions? Fault due to many factors, and are increasing & expanding (desertification) which must be Controlled by int'l initiates like Great African Green Wall to stop Sahara desert expansion (UNCCD)

Impact I) Local Winds)

Geographical

Economic Impact

O Blizzards: brought by winds like Blizzard in Europe. (Eg France, Scandinavia)

O Loo Loo: Hot wind in summer create duty and hot condition in North India

O Foehn: Hot wind in Europe that melts snow rapidly

II. Socio-Economic Impact

O Mistral: Cold wind bringing cold weather in Europe that can bring thick snowy condition in matter of hour.

O Southerly: Dusty & warm condition in South & Central Australia

O Sirocco: Hot wind with dual effect—brings in duty & sandy condition in North Africa (Sahara desert) and cool condition in Europe (passes over Mediterranean Sea)

II. Socio-Economic Impact

O Mistral: Cold wind bringing cold weather in Europe that can bring thick snowy condition in matter of hour.

O Southerly: Dusty & warm condition in South & Central Australia

O Sirocco: Hot wind with dual effect—brings in duty & sandy condition in North Africa (Sahara desert) and cool condition in Europe (passes over Mediterranean Sea)

O Chinook: Melts snows rapidly in North America allowing grazing & livestock in Prairies region. (Grazing related)

O Mistral: Blakes roads & train in Europe due to high snowfall within hour.

O Leo: Caves discomfort & human illness like dehydration in North India

O Berg: iced conditions in South Africa conducive to tourism.

O Foehn: Melts snow-capped plateaus in Europe for agricultural activities