Which of the following is the primary reason for the high rainfall in the Congo Basin?
A. Orographic lifting
B. Monsoon winds
C. ITCZ and convection
D. Frontal systems
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Congo Basin in Africa receives high rainfall due to its location near the equator, with the ITCZ and convection bringing heavy precipitation, resulting in a tropical rainforest climate.
Explanation:
The term Indian Ocean Dipole was introduced by N. Saji and T. Yamagata in 1999. Sir Gilbert Walker is known for the Southern Oscillation, J. Bjerknes for ENSO theory, and H. H. Lamb for climate studies.
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