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Which of the following statements are correct regarding Koeppen's climate classification?

  1. The 'h' subtype indicates a dry and hot climate.

  2. The 'f' subtype indicates a dry season in winter.

  3. The 'm' subtype indicates a rainforest despite a dry monsoon season.

A1&2

B1&3

C2&3

DAll are correct

Answer:

B. 1&3

Read Explanation:

Koeppen used

  • S for semi-arid and

  • W for arid and the following small letters to define sub-types:

  • f (sufficient precipitation)

  • m (rain forest despite a dry monsoon season)

  • w (dry season in winter)

  • h (dry and hot)

  • c (less than four months with mean temperature over 10°C)

  • g (Gangetic plain).


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  1. 'Mango Shower' is a convective rainfall event, while 'Loo' is an advective wind phenomenon.

  2. 'Mango Shower' primarily affects the northern plains, whereas 'Loo' is concentrated in the southern peninsula.

  3. 'Mango Shower' provides relief from heat, while 'Loo' exacerbates hot and dry conditions.