Which of the following is a characteristic of a tropical desert climate?
A. Low rainfall and high temperatures
B. Low temperatures and high snowfall
C. High rainfall and high humidity
D. Moderate rainfall and mild temperatures
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
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 Hadley cell and Ferrel cell are separated by the subtropical high-pressure belt, which is located around 30° latitude in both hemispheres. Here, air sinks and diverges toward the equator and the poles.
Explanation:
The Himalayan mountains do not influence the path of tropical cyclones in the Indian Ocean. Tropical cyclones are driven by trade winds, the Coriolis effect, and sea surface temperatures, and they weaken over land.
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