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Question 80

"Each day is more or less the same, the morning is clear and bright with a sea breeze; as the Sun climbs high in the sky, heat mounts up, dark clouds form, then rain comes with thunder and lightning. But rain is soon over."
Which of the following regions is described in the above passage?

AOptions

A) Savannah

B) Equatorial

C) Monsoon

D) Mediterranean

BSolution

The passage describes a climate characterized by daily uniformity, with mornings starting clear, followed by a build-up of heat, formation of dark clouds, and afternoon rain accompanied by thunder and lightning, which then clears up quickly. This daily pattern of convectional rainfall, high humidity, and consistent high temperatures with little seasonal variation is a defining characteristic of the Equatorial climate region. Regions around the equator (e.g., Amazon Basin, Congo Basin, parts of Southeast Asia) exhibit this weather pattern.

Savannah climates have distinct wet and dry seasons. Monsoon climates have seasonal reversal of winds and distinct wet and dry seasons. Mediterranean climates are characterized by dry hot summers and mild, wet winters.

CStrategy

To identify climate types from descriptions, look for keywords that indicate daily weather patterns, seasonal variations (or lack thereof), temperature characteristics, and precipitation types. Match these patterns to the known characteristics of major climate zones.

DSyllabus Analysis

This question falls under the Indian and World Geography section of the UPSC Prelims syllabus, specifically focusing on major climate types and their characteristics.

EQuestion Analysis

Easy to Medium. It is a classic description of the equatorial climate.