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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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