Which of the following is a characteristic of the Antarctic climate?
A. Mild temperatures with significant snowfall
B. Extremely cold winters with high precipitation
C. Warm summers and cold winters
D. Extremely cold temperatures and low precipitation
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Antarctic climate is extremely cold year-round, with the lowest temperatures ever recorded on Earth, and very low precipitation, making it a cold desert.
Explanation:
The Indian Ocean Dipole involves changes in sea surface temperatures and wind patterns across the Indian Ocean, leading to reversals in surface winds and currents during positive and negative phases.
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.
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