Prelims 2024 · Geography · Question 73
Consider the following description: 1. Annual and daily range of temperatures is low. 2. Precipitation occurs throughout the year. 3. Precipitation varies between 50 cm - 250 cm. What is this type of climate?
Answer
Marine West coast climate
- (a) Equatorial climate: Annual and daily temperature range is indeed very low, and rainfall occurs all year; but rainfall is usually very high, generally above this moderate band in standard classification. Not the best fit.
- (b) China type climate: This is the warm temperate eastern margin type with summer maximum rainfall, not uniform precipitation throughout the year. Incorrect.
- (c) Humid subtropical climate: Rainfall is fairly well distributed, but temperature range is not low; summers are hot and winters can be cool to cold. Incorrect.
- (d) Marine West coast climate: This climate has small annual and daily temperature range due to oceanic influence, and precipitation throughout the year, usually around 50–250 cm. Correct.