Which of the following is a characteristic of a humid subtropical climate?
A. Mild temperatures year-round
B. Cold, dry winters and cool summers
C. Dry conditions year-round
D. Hot, humid summers and mild winters
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Humid subtropical climates (Köppen Cfa) are characterized by hot, humid summers and mild to cool winters, with precipitation throughout the year, often influenced by monsoons.
Explanation:
Pre-monsoon thunderstorms, often called 'Nor'westers' or 'Kal Baisakhi', are caused by strong convection from intense surface heating, drawing in moist air from the Bay of Bengal.
Explanation:
A negative NAO phase is characterized by weaker than normal Azores High and Icelandic Low, leading to weaker westerly winds, colder and drier winters in northern Europe, and milder and wetter winters in southern Europe.
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