GS PrelimsGeography (Physical)Distribution of Temperature and Pressure1998

Consider the following climatic conditions (northern hemisphere): 1. Temperature °C - Rainfall cm 2. January - 3.9 - 4.7 3. February - 4.4 - 5.7 4. March - 8.3 - 8.2 5. April - 14.4 - 9.2 6. May - 20.0 - 9.2 7. June - 23.3 - 17.7 8. July - 27.8 - 14.5 9. August - 27.8 - 14.0 10. September - 22.3 - 12.7 11. October - 18.3 - 7.0 12. November - 12.2 - 5.0 13. December - 6.7 - 3.5 These are most likely to be found in the natural regions of

A

China type

B

Equatorial type

C

Hot desert type

D

Monsoon type

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

1. The provided data shows climatic conditions for the northern hemisphere, detailing monthly average Temperature (°C) and Rainfall (cm). 2. Key features include: mild winters (Jan temp ~4°C), hot summers (July/Aug temp ~28°C), and significant rainfall throughout the year but concentrated in the summer months (June-Sept highest rainfall). 3. This pattern characterizes the Warm Temperate Eastern Margin climate, often referred to as the China type climate. It differs from Equatorial (uniformly hot and wet), Hot desert (very low rainfall, high temperatures), and Monsoon type (more pronounced wet/dry seasons, typically higher peak rainfall).

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