Which of the following is a characteristic of a continental climate?
A. Large temperature range
B. Mild winters
C. Small temperature range
D. Cool summers
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A continental climate is characterized by a large annual temperature range, with hot summers and cold winters, due to the lack of a moderating ocean influence.
Explanation:
Tropical desert climates (Köppen BWh) are characterized by very low rainfall (less than 250 mm per year) and high temperatures, with large diurnal temperature ranges.
Explanation:
The Walker Circulation is a large-scale cell of rising and sinking air over the Pacific Ocean. Warm air rises over the western Pacific (near Indonesia) and sinks over the eastern Pacific. This circulation is disrupted during El Niño events.
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