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Very strong and cold icy winds that blow in the Polar regions are called – |
| A. | Typhoons |
| B. | Tornadoes |
| C. | Blizzards |
| D. | Polar winds |
| Answer» C. Blizzards | |
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Explanation: A blizzard is a severe snowstorm characterized by strong winds and low temperatures. The difference between a blizzardand a snowstorm is the strength of the wind. To be a blizzard, a snow storm must have sustained winds or frequent gusts that are greater than or equal to 56 km/h (35 mph) with blowing or drifting snow which reduces visibility to 400 meters or a quarter mile or less and must last for a prolonged period of time — typically three hours or more. |
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