Which of the following is a characteristic of a subarctic climate?
A. Extremely cold winters and short, cool summers
B. Hot summers and cold winters
C. Warm temperatures year-round
D. Mild winters and cool summers
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Subarctic climates (Köppen Dfc/Dfd) are characterized by extremely cold winters, short, cool summers, and low precipitation. The taiga (boreal forest) is the dominant vegetation.
Explanation:
Trade winds are global wind belts, not local winds. Chinook, Loo, and Sirocco are local or regional winds. Trade winds are part of the Earth's global circulation and blow from the subtropics towards the equator.
Explanation:
The Atacama Desert is extremely dry due to a combination of the cold Humboldt Current off the coast (which cools the air and limits evaporation) and the rain shadow effect of the Andes Mountains.
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