Q. “The rain occurs in the form of short but intense thunder showers and is ineffective in building soil moisture in this type of climate. Fog is common in coastal areas bordering cold currents in this climate. Maximum temperature in the summer is very high. The annual and diurnal ranges of temperature are also high”. Which one of the following climates is being referred to in the above passage?
Q. “The rain occurs in the form of short but intense thunder showers and is ineffective in building soil moisture in this type of climate. Fog is common in coastal areas bordering cold currents in this climate. Maximum temperature in the summer is very high. The annual and diurnal ranges of temperature are also high”. Which one of the following climates is being referred to in the above passage?
The correct option is C
Dry Climates
Explanation:
It is in the desert area with dry climates, where the rain occurs in short intense thunder showers and is ineffective in building soil moisture. In dry climates, fog is common in coastal areas bordering cold currents. Maximum temperature in the summer is very high. The annual and diurnal ranges of temperature are also high.
Extra Information: The Dry climate is divided into steppe or semi-arid and desert climates. They are further subdivided as subtropical steppe and subtropical desert at latitudes from 15’-35’ and mid-latitude steppe and mid-latitude desert at latitudes between 35’-60’.
Dry Climates
Explanation:
It is in the desert area with dry climates, where the rain occurs in short intense thunder showers and is ineffective in building soil moisture. In dry climates, fog is common in coastal areas bordering cold currents. Maximum temperature in the summer is very high. The annual and diurnal ranges of temperature are also high.
Extra Information: The Dry climate is divided into steppe or semi-arid and desert climates. They are further subdivided as subtropical steppe and subtropical desert at latitudes from 15’-35’ and mid-latitude steppe and mid-latitude desert at latitudes between 35’-60’.
