Which of the following is a characteristic of a tropical rainforest climate?
A. High temperatures and high rainfall year-round
B. Hot summers and cold winters
C. Cool temperatures and heavy snowfall
D. Distinct dry season
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Tropical rainforest climates (Köppen Af) are characterized by high temperatures (above 18°C) and abundant rainfall throughout the year, with no distinct dry season.
Explanation:
The subtropical jet stream is found at the boundary between the Hadley and Ferrel cells, approximately at 30° latitude in both hemispheres.
Explanation:
The northeastern states, including Meghalaya, receive high rainfall due to the orographic lifting of the southwest monsoon winds by the Himalayas and the Eastern Ghats, causing heavy precipitation.
Explanation:
A negative Indian Ocean Dipole is characterized by cooler than normal sea surface temperatures in the western Indian Ocean and warmer in the east.
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