The temperature and rainfall of a meteorological station are given below: J F M A M J J A S O N D Temperature

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The temperature and rainfall of a meteorological station are given below: J F M A M J J A S O N D Temperature (°C) 9.4 10.6 11.7 12.2 13.3 13.9 13.9 14.4 15.6 15.0 13.3 10.6 Rainfall (cm) 12.2 9.1 7.9 2.5 1.8 0.3 - - 0.8 2.5 6.1 11.7 Average Temperature: 12.8 °C Average Rainfall: 54.9 cm per annum Identify the region having the above climatic pattern from amongst the following:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is A because the data shows two defining characteristics of a Mediterranean climate. First, there is a clear pattern of winter rainfall and summer drought. The highest rainfall occurs in the months of December, January, and February, while the months of June, July, and August are almost completely dry. Second, the temperature remains moderate throughout the year with a low annual range, which is typical of coastal Mediterranean regions. In contrast, Monsoon regions have heavy summer rains, Steppe regions have low rainfall often concentrated in summer, and Northwest European regions receive rainfall throughout the year without a distinct dry summer.

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a) Mediterranean region

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b) Monsoon region

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c) Steppe region

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d) N.W. European region

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