Which of the following is a characteristic of the Arctic climate?
A. Warm summers and cold winters
B. Mild temperatures year-round
C. Extremely cold winters with little precipitation
D. Hot summers with heavy monsoon rains
Answer: Option C
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:
The southeastern United States, including states like Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas, has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters.
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.
Explanation:
Weather is the short-term state of the atmosphere at a specific place and time, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind, and visibility. Climate is the long-term average.
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