Which of the following is a characteristic of the Arctic climate?
A. Hot summers with heavy monsoon rains
B. Extremely cold winters with little precipitation
C. Warm summers and cold winters
D. Mild temperatures year-round
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Arctic climate is characterized by extremely cold winters, short cool summers, and very low precipitation (primarily as snow), making it a polar desert.
Explanation:
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:
Cumulonimbus clouds are thunderstorm clouds that produce heavy rain, lightning, thunder, hail, and sometimes tornadoes. They are towering, dense clouds with strong vertical development.
Explanation:
Wind backing is a counterclockwise change in wind direction with altitude in the Northern Hemisphere (e.g., from south to east). Backing typically indicates cold air advection.
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