Question

Which of the following is NOT a meteorological extreme?

• A. Drought
• B. Ash fall
• C. Heat wave
• D. Cold waves

Hint:

Meteorological extremes are weather-related. Drought, heat wave, and cold wave are meteorological, while ash fall is related to volcanic activity.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: Meteorological extremes are extreme weather or climate-related events. These include droughts, heat waves, cold waves, heavy rainfall, cyclones, and storms.

Step 1: Understanding meteorological extremes.
Meteorology deals with the atmosphere and weather. Therefore, meteorological extremes are events related to abnormal atmospheric conditions. \[ \text{Meteorological extreme} = \text{Extreme weather condition} \]

Step 2: Checking the options.
Drought is related to rainfall deficiency and weather conditions.
Heat wave is related to abnormally high temperature.
Cold wave is related to abnormally low temperature.

Step 3: Identifying the non-meteorological event.
Ash fall is generally associated with volcanic eruptions. It is a geological or volcanic hazard, not a meteorological extreme. Therefore, the correct answer is Ash fall.