{"id":21638,"date":"2024-01-11T10:06:16","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T10:06:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=21638"},"modified":"2024-03-19T10:52:28","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T10:52:28","slug":"upsc-ncert-notes-geography-climate-and-climatic-regions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-climate-and-climatic-regions\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC NCERT Notes &#8211; Geography &#8211; Climate and Climatic Regions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-support-program-with-test-series\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" data-id=\"47045\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/bannner-1600-x-1600-2400-x-1392-px-1280-x-300-px-1024x300.png\" alt=\"PSP 2025\" class=\"wp-image-47045\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The climate of a country includes the study of temperature, rainfall, atmospheric pressure as well as the direction and velocity of winds over a large period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d64c9d07af9\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 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Climate:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-climate-and-climatic-regions\/#Classification_of_Climate\" title=\"Classification of Climate:\">Classification of Climate:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-climate-and-climatic-regions\/#Koeppens_Scheme_of_Classification_of_Climate\" title=\"Koeppen&#8217;s Scheme of Classification of Climate\">Koeppen&#8217;s Scheme of Classification of Climate<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-climate-and-climatic-regions\/#Climate_Types_According_to_Koeppen\" title=\"Climate Types According to Koeppen\">Climate Types According to Koeppen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-climate-and-climatic-regions\/#Group_A_Tropical_Humid_Climates\" title=\"Group A: Tropical Humid Climates:\">Group A: Tropical Humid Climates:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-climate-and-climatic-regions\/#Tropical_Wet_Climate_Af\" title=\"Tropical Wet Climate (Af):\">Tropical Wet Climate (Af):<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-climate-and-climatic-regions\/#Tropical_Monsoon_Climate_Am\" title=\"Tropical Monsoon Climate (Am):\">Tropical Monsoon Climate (Am):<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-climate-and-climatic-regions\/#Tropical_Wet_and_Dry_Climate_Aw\" title=\"Tropical Wet and Dry Climate (Aw):\">Tropical Wet and Dry Climate (Aw):<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-climate-and-climatic-regions\/#Group_B_Dry_Climates\" title=\"Group B: Dry Climates:\">Group B: Dry Climates:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-climate-and-climatic-regions\/#Group_C_Warm_Temperate_Mid-Latitude_Climates\" title=\"Group C: Warm Temperate (Mid-Latitude) Climates:\">Group C: Warm Temperate (Mid-Latitude) Climates:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-climate-and-climatic-regions\/#Humid_Subtropical_Cfa_Climate\" title=\"Humid Subtropical (Cfa) Climate:\">Humid Subtropical (Cfa) Climate:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-climate-and-climatic-regions\/#Mediterranean_Climate_Cs\" title=\"Mediterranean Climate (Cs):\">Mediterranean Climate (Cs):<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-climate-and-climatic-regions\/#Marine_West_Coast_Climate_Cfb\" title=\"Marine West Coast Climate (Cfb):\">Marine West Coast Climate (Cfb):<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-climate-and-climatic-regions\/#Group_D_Cold_Snow_Forest_Climate\" title=\"Group D: Cold Snow Forest Climate:\">Group D: Cold Snow Forest Climate:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-climate-and-climatic-regions\/#Humid_Continental_Df\" title=\"Humid Continental (Df):\">Humid Continental (Df):<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-climate-and-climatic-regions\/#Subarctic_Dw\" title=\"Subarctic (Dw):\">Subarctic (Dw):<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-climate-and-climatic-regions\/#Group_E_Polar_Climates\" title=\"Group E: Polar Climates:\">Group E: Polar Climates:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-climate-and-climatic-regions\/#Tundra_Climate_ET\" title=\"Tundra Climate (ET):\">Tundra Climate (ET):<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-climate-and-climatic-regions\/#Ice_Cap_Climate_EF\" title=\"Ice Cap Climate (EF):\">Ice Cap Climate (EF):<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-climate-and-climatic-regions\/#Group_H_Highland_Climates\" title=\"Group H: Highland Climates\">Group H: Highland Climates<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-climate-and-climatic-regions\/#Prelims_facts\" title=\"Prelims facts\">Prelims facts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-climate-and-climatic-regions\/#UPSC_NCERT_Practice_Questions\" title=\"UPSC NCERT Practice Questions\">UPSC NCERT Practice Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-climate-and-climatic-regions\/#1_Hot_desert_regions_are_found_mostly_in_the_Western_part_of_the_continents_between_which_latitudes\" title=\"1. Hot desert regions are found mostly in the Western part of the continents between which latitudes?\">1. Hot desert regions are found mostly in the Western part of the continents between which latitudes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-climate-and-climatic-regions\/#2_Match_List_I_with_List_II_and_select_the_correct_answer_by_using_the_codes_given_below_the_lists_UPSC_Pre_2014\" title=\"2. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists. UPSC (Pre) 2014\">2. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists. UPSC (Pre) 2014<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-climate-and-climatic-regions\/#3_What_could_be_the_main_reasonreasons_for_the_formation_of_African_and_Eurasian_desert_belt_UPPSC_Pre_2011\" title=\"3. What could be the main reason\/reasons for the formation of African and Eurasian desert belt?&nbsp; UPPSC (Pre) 2011\">3. What could be the main reason\/reasons for the formation of African and Eurasian desert belt?&nbsp; UPPSC (Pre) 2011<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-climate-and-climatic-regions\/#4_%E2%80%98Climate_is_extreme_rainfall_is_scanty_and_the_people_used_to_be_nomadic_herders_The_above_statement_best_describes_which_of_the_following_regions_UPPSC_Pre_2013\" title=\"4. &#8216;Climate is extreme, rainfall is scanty and the people used to be nomadic herders. The above statement best describes which of the following regions? UPPSC (Pre) 2013&nbsp;\">4. &#8216;Climate is extreme, rainfall is scanty and the people used to be nomadic herders. The above statement best describes which of the following regions? UPPSC (Pre) 2013&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-climate-and-climatic-regions\/#5_Which_one_of_the_following_climates_are_associated_with_the_shifting_of_the_pressure_belts_UPPSC_Mains_2010\" title=\"5. Which one of the following climates are associated with the shifting of the pressure belts? UPPSC (Mains) 2010\">5. Which one of the following climates are associated with the shifting of the pressure belts? UPPSC (Mains) 2010<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-climate-and-climatic-regions\/#6_Which_one_of_the_following_pair_is_correctly_matched_UPPSC_Mains_2004\" title=\"6. Which one of the following pair is correctly matched? UPPSC (Mains 2004&nbsp;\">6. Which one of the following pair is correctly matched? UPPSC (Mains 2004&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-climate-and-climatic-regions\/#7_Match_List_I_with_List_II_and_select_the_corten_answer_by_using_the_codes_given_below_the_list\" title=\"7. Match List I with List II and select the corten answer by using the codes given below the list\">7. Match List I with List II and select the corten answer by using the codes given below the list<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-climate-and-climatic-regions\/#8_A_geographic_region_has_the_following_distinct_characteristics_LAS_Pre_2010\" title=\"8. A geographic region has the following distinct characteristics. LAS (Pre) 2010\">8. A geographic region has the following distinct characteristics. LAS (Pre) 2010<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-climate-and-climatic-regions\/#9_Consider_the_following_statements\" title=\"9 . Consider the following statements.\">9 . Consider the following statements.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-climate-and-climatic-regions\/#Know_Right_Answer\" title=\"Know Right Answer\">Know Right Answer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-climate-and-climatic-regions\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-climate-and-climatic-regions\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-climate-and-climatic-regions\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;\u00a0here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;\u00a0here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_to_Climate\"><\/span>Introduction to Climate:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The term <strong>&#8220;climate&#8221; <\/strong>originates from the Greek word Klima, signifying inclination, slope, or latitude.<\/li><li>The climate is defined as the average meteorological conditions at a location over an extended period.<ul><li>Factors influencing climate include:<\/li><li>Latitudinal and longitudinal extent<\/li><li>Sea level<\/li><li>Distance from continents and oceans<\/li><li>Prevalent wind types<\/li><li>Precipitation patterns<\/li><li>Oceanic waves and currents<\/li><li>Relief features<\/li><li>Soil type<\/li><li>Local geographic characteristics<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Classification_of_Climate\"><\/span>Classification of Climate:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The <strong>Greeks <\/strong>pioneered climate classification based o<strong>n temperature,<\/strong> distinguishing between warm temperate and cold zones. These zones gradually extend from the Equator to the poles.<\/li><li>The continent of Asia spans from the Equator to the North Pole, encompassing diverse climate zones.<\/li><li>Regions with consistent climates are termed climatic regions.<\/li><li>Key factors include latitude, altitude, proximity to the sea, temperature, vegetation types, and the impact of evaporation. Among these, latitude is the primary determinant of an area&#8217;s climate.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/IfrkME0U-wZAGYb0UIDPslGeWa7DDBFslYMqcR8TFggHvnDUd74BKcKrM7DUwmARf0w8wNARWNGXx23j5LY2qi8Xm0EBU0d57S3tbovEV8RJko4MhKDIM0-nsuEAgZ39HzRKRPiEEB4FOV24E1eRl_U\" alt=\"Diagrammatic Representation of World Climate\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><figcaption><strong>Diagrammatic Representation of World Climate<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Koeppens_Scheme_of_Classification_of_Climate\"><\/span>Koeppen&#8217;s Scheme of Classification of Climate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The most widely used classification of climate is the empirical climate classification scheme developed by<strong> V Koeppen.<\/strong><\/li><li>Koeppen identified a close relationship between the distribution of vegetation and climate.<\/li><li>He used the values of temperature and precipitation and related them to the distribution of vegetation and used these values for classifying the climates.<\/li><li>It is an empirical classification based on mean annual and mean monthly temperature and precipitation data.<\/li><li>He used capital and small letters to designate climatic groups and types.<\/li><li>Koeppen recognised <strong>five major climatic <\/strong>groups, four of them are based on temperature and one on precipitation.<\/li><li>The capital letters<strong> A, C, D and E delineate <\/strong>humid climates and B dry climate.<\/li><li>The climatic groups are sub-divided into types, designated by small letters, based on seasonality of precipitation and temperature characteristics<\/li><li>The seasons of dryness are indicated by the small letters <strong>f, m, w<\/strong> and s. (f-no dry season), (m-monsoon climate), (w-winter dry season) and (s-summer dry season).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Climate_Types_According_to_Koeppen\"><\/span>Climate Types According to Koeppen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Group<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Climate Types According to K\u00f6ppen<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Letter Code<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Characteristics<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A<\/td><td>Tropical Humid Climate<\/td><td>Tropical wet<\/td><td>Af<\/td><td>No dry season<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A<\/td><td>Tropical Humid Climate<\/td><td>Tropical monsoon<\/td><td>Am<\/td><td>Monsoonal, short dry season<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>B<\/td><td>Dry Climate<\/td><td>Subtropical desert<\/td><td>BWh<\/td><td>Low-latitude arid or dry<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>B<\/td><td>Dry Climate<\/td><td>Subtropical steppe<\/td><td>BSh<\/td><td>Low-latitude semi-arid or dry<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>B<\/td><td>Dry Climate<\/td><td>Mid-latitude desert<\/td><td>BWk<\/td><td>Mid-latitude arid or dry<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>B<\/td><td>Dry Climate<\/td><td>Mid-latitude steppe<\/td><td>BSk<\/td><td>Mid-latitude semi-arid or dry<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>C<\/td><td>Temperature C-Warm (Mid-Latitude Climates)<\/td><td>Subtropical<\/td><td>Cfa<\/td><td>No dry season, warm summer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>C<\/td><td>Temperature C-Warm (Mid-Latitude Climates)<\/td><td>Dry hot summer<\/td><td>Cs<\/td><td>Dry hot summer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>C<\/td><td>Temperature C-Warm (Mid-Latitude Climates)<\/td><td>Marine West coast<\/td><td>Cfb<\/td><td>No dry season, warm and cool summer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>D<\/td><td>Cold Snow Climates (Continental)<\/td><td>Subarctic<\/td><td>Df<\/td><td>No dry season, severe winter<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>D<\/td><td>Cold Snow Climates (Continental)<\/td><td>Winter dry<\/td><td>Dw<\/td><td>Winter dry and very severe winter<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>E<\/td><td>Cold Climates<\/td><td>Tundra<\/td><td>ET<\/td><td>Polar ice cap<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>E<\/td><td>Cold Climates<\/td><td>Perennial ice<\/td><td>EF<\/td><td>Highland with snow cover<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>H<\/td><td>Highland<\/td><td>Highland<\/td><td>H<\/td><td>Mediterranean<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>H<\/td><td>Highland<\/td><td>No true summer<\/td><td>H<\/td><td>No true summer<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The lowercase letters a, b, c, and d denote the s<strong>everity of temperature.<\/strong><\/li><li>The B-Dry climates are further categorized using capital letters S for steppe or semi-arid and W for deserts.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Group_A_Tropical_Humid_Climates\"><\/span>Group A: Tropical Humid Climates:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Tropical humid climate spans between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn, characterized by the Sun being overhead throughout the year and the presence of the<strong> Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)<\/strong>, resulting in a hot and humid climate.<\/li><li>The annual temperature range is minimal, with high annual rainfall. The tropical group comprises three main types:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tropical_Wet_Climate_Af\"><\/span>Tropical Wet Climate (Af):<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Found near the Equator in areas such as the Amazon Basin in South America, Western equatorial Africa, and the islands of the East Indies.<\/li><li>Experiences significant rainfall in every month, with thunder showers in the afternoon.<\/li><li>Uniformly high temperature with negligible annual temperature range, fostering tropical evergreen forests with dense canopy cover and large biodiversity.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tropical_Monsoon_Climate_Am\"><\/span>Tropical Monsoon Climate (Am):<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Present over the Indian subcontinent, Northern Australia, and the North-Eastern part of South America.<\/li><li>Heavy rainfall occurs mainly in summer, while winters are dry.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tropical_Wet_and_Dry_Climate_Aw\"><\/span>Tropical Wet and Dry Climate (Aw):<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Found North and South of Af-type climate regions, bordering dry climate on the Western part and Cf or Cw on the Eastern part.<\/li><li>Savannas grow in tropical regions 8\u00b0 to 20\u00b0 from the Equator, characterized by warm to hot conditions in all seasons.<\/li><li>Mean annual precipitation ranges from 80 to 150 cm, with a dry season typically longer than the wet season. Savanna landscapes feature tall <strong>grass and short trees<\/strong>, known as <strong>bush-veld<\/strong>, providing a habitat for diverse animals.<\/li><li>Extensive Aw climate is found to the North and South of the Amazon forest in Brazil, adjoining parts of Bolivia and Paraguay in South America, Sudan, South and Central Africa.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Group_B_Dry_Climates\"><\/span>Group B: Dry Climates:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Characterized by very low rainfall inadequate for plant growth, covering large latitudes from 15\u00b0 to 60\u00b0 North and South of the Equator.<\/li><li>Divided into Subtropical Steppe (BSh), Subtropical Desert (BWh), Mid-latitude Steppe (BSk), and Mid-latitude Desert (BWk).<\/li><li><strong>Subtropical Steppe (BSh) and Subtropical Desert (BWh):<\/strong>&nbsp; Located in the transition zone between humid and dry climates.<\/li><li>Subtropical Steppe receives enough rainfall for sparse grassland growth, while variability in rainfall affects life more in the Steppe than in the desert, often causing famine.<\/li><li><strong>Mid-latitude Steppe (BSk) and Mid-latitude Desert (BWk): <\/strong>Occur between latitudes 35\u00b0-60\u00b0, with Mid-latitude Steppe receiving more precipitation than Mid-latitude Desert.<\/li><li>Both are confined to the interior of continents, where maritime-humid winds do not reach, and in areas often surrounded by mountains.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Group_C_Warm_Temperate_Mid-Latitude_Climates\"><\/span>Group C: Warm Temperate (Mid-Latitude) Climates:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Warm temperate (mid-latitude) climates span from 30\u00b0-50\u00b0 of latitude, primarily on the Eastern and Western margins of continents, characterized by warm summers and mild winters.&nbsp;<\/li><li>They are categorized into three types:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Humid_Subtropical_Cfa_Climate\"><\/span>Humid Subtropical (Cfa) Climate:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Located on the Eastern parts of the continent in subtropical latitudes.<\/li><li>Air masses are generally unstable, leading to year-round rainfall.<\/li><li>Found in Eastern United States of America, Southern and Eastern China, Southern Japan, North-Eastern Argentina, coastal South Africa, and Eastern coast of Australia.<\/li><li>A<strong>nnual precipitation averages <\/strong>vary from 75-150 cm, with thunderstorms in summer and frontal precipitation in winter. Mean monthly temperature in summer is around 27\u00b0C, and in winter, it varies from 5\u00b0-12\u00b0C, with a small daily temperature range.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mediterranean_Climate_Cs\"><\/span>Mediterranean Climate (Cs):<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Occurs around the Mediterranean Sea and along the West coast of continents in subtropical latitudes<strong> (30\u00b0-40\u00b0 latitudes),<\/strong> e.g., Central California, Central Chile, and along the coast in South-Eastern and South-Western Australia.<\/li><li>Influenced by sub-tropical high in summer and Westerly wind in winter, resulting in a hot, dry summer and mild, rainy winter.<\/li><li>Monthly average temperature in summer is around 25\u00b0C, and in winter, it is below 10\u00b0C. Annual precipitation ranges between 35-90 cm.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marine_West_Coast_Climate_Cfb\"><\/span>Marine West Coast Climate (Cfb):<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Located poleward from the Mediterranean climate on the West coast of continents.<\/li><li>Main areas include North-Western Europe, West coast of North America, North of California, Southern Chile, South-Eastern Australia, and New Zealand.<\/li><li>Moderate temperatures due to marine influence, with warmer winters than expected for the latitude. <strong>Mean temperature ranges from 15\u00b0-20\u00b0<\/strong>C in summer and 4\u00b0-10\u00b0C in winter. Annual and daily temperature ranges are small. Precipitation occurs throughout the year, varying from 50-250 cm.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Group_D_Cold_Snow_Forest_Climate\"><\/span>Group D: Cold Snow Forest Climate:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cold snow forest climates are present in the large continental area in the Northern Hemisphere between 40\u00b0-70\u00b0 North latitudes in Europe, Asia, and North America. Divided into two types:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-cse-gs-integrated-course?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Integrated\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42401 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8-585x137.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/300;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Humid_Continental_Df\"><\/span>Humid Continental (Df):<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cold climate with humid winters, located poleward of the marine West coast climate and mid-latitude steppe.<\/li><li>Cold and snowy winters with a short frost-free season. Large annual temperature ranges, abrupt and short weather changes. More severe winters poleward.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Subarctic_Dw\"><\/span>Subarctic (Dw):<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cold climate with dry winters, mainly in North-Eastern Asia.<\/li><li>Pronounced winter anticyclone development and summer monsoon-like reversal of wind. Extremely low winter temperatures, and precipitation occurs in summer. Low annual precipitation from 12-15 cm.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Group_E_Polar_Climates\"><\/span>Group E: Polar Climates:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Polar climates exist poleward <strong>beyond 70\u00b0 latitude<\/strong> and consist of two types:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tundra_Climate_ET\"><\/span>Tundra Climate (ET):<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Named after the vegetation, including low-growing mosses, lichens, and flowering plants.<\/li><li>This is the permafrost region where the subsoil remains permanently frozen.<\/li><li>The brief growing season and waterlogging support only low-growing plants.<\/li><li>During summer days, tundra regions experience exceptionally long daylight hours.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ice_Cap_Climate_EF\"><\/span>Ice Cap Climate (EF):<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The ice cap climate (EF) prevails over interior<strong> Greenland and Antarctica, <\/strong>where temperatures remain below freezing even in summer.<\/li><li>This area receives minimal precipitation. Accumulated snow and ice undergo pressure-induced deformation, leading to ice sheet breakage.<\/li><li>These broken fragments, known as icebergs, float in the Arctic and Antarctic waters.<\/li><li>Plateau Station in Antarctica, situated at 79\u00b0S, exemplifies this climate.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Group_H_Highland_Climates\"><\/span>Group H: Highland Climates <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>This climate is observed in high mountainous regions, encompassing single peaks like Mount <strong>Kilimanjaro<\/strong> and vast elevated areas such as the <strong>Plateau of Tibet.<\/strong><\/li><li>In high mountains, significant temperature fluctuations occur over short distances.<\/li><li>Precipitation types and intensity exhibit variations in these elevated terrains.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prelims_facts\"><\/span>Prelims facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The main factor which determines the climate of any &#8211; area is? Types of vegetation [<strong>UPPSC (Pre) 2010]<\/strong><\/li><li>The seasonal reversal of winds is the typical characteristic of -Monsoon Climate <strong><em>(APSC (Pre) 2014<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>The reason of high annual range of temperature in the Interior of continent as compared to coastal areas is -Thermal differences between land and water<strong><em> [IAS (Pre) 2013)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>In which season the air pressure is lowest?- Summer season <strong><em>[UPPSC (Pre) 2014]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Which continent has all types of climatic zones? Asia<strong><em> (UPPSC (Mains) 2016)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Characteristics of warm and dry climate, mild and wet winter and evergreen oak trees are related to -Mediterranean Region <strong><em>[IAS (Pre) 2010]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>What is the characteristic climate of the tropical Savannah region? -Dry and Wet season [IAS <strong><em>(Pre) 2012]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>In which region the climate is extreme, rainfall is scanty and the people used to be nomadic herders? &#8211; Central Asian Steppe <strong><em>[IAS (Pre) 2013<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>In the China type climate the rainfall occurs -Throughout the year <strong><em>(IAS (Pre) 2002)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Mediterranean regions have rainy winters because During winter they lie in the belt of westerlies [UPPSC<strong><em> (Mains) 2004]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>When to Mediterranean region receive heavy rainfall? Winter <strong><em>(MPPSC (Pre) 1999)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Which type of climates are associated with the shifting of the pressure belts? &#8211; Mediterranean and Monsoon Climate <strong><em>[UPPSC (Mains) 2020]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>For short-term climatic predictions, which event is associates with occasional weak monsoon rain in Indian sub-continent? -El-Nino and Southern Oscillations<strong><em> [IAS (Pre) 2002)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>In which part of the ocean El-Nino develop? &#8211; Pacific Ocean<strong><em> [UPPSC (Mains) 2015]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>In which region of the world are nights the winters? &#8211; Tropical Desert Region<strong><em> (MPPSC (Pre) 2011]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>The wettest inhabited place in the world is &#8211; Mawsynram (<strong><em>UPPSC (Pre) 2001]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Slash and Burn is the characteristic which climatic regions of agriculture in Monsoon Climate Regio<strong><em>n [MPSC (Pre) 2016]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>&#8216;Vegetation is the true index of climate&#8217; statement is- Koeppen<strong><em> [UPPSC (Pre) 2018<\/em><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_NCERT_Practice_Questions\"><\/span>UPSC NCERT Practice Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Hot_desert_regions_are_found_mostly_in_the_Western_part_of_the_continents_between_which_latitudes\"><\/span>1. Hot desert regions are found mostly in the Western part of the continents between which latitudes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) 15-30\u00b0 North\/South<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) 30\u00b0-60\u00b0 North\/South<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) 60-75 North-South<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) 75\u00b0-90\u00b0 North South<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Match_List_I_with_List_II_and_select_the_correct_answer_by_using_the_codes_given_below_the_lists_UPSC_Pre_2014\"><\/span>2. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists. UPSC (Pre) 2014<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>List I (Regions)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A California<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B. West Australia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C. Bangladesh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D. Siberia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>List II (Type of climates)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Mediterranean<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Tropical monsoon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Cold temperate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Hot desert<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Codes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) 1 2 3 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b ) 14 23<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c)2 3 4 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) 2 413<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_could_be_the_main_reasonreasons_for_the_formation_of_African_and_Eurasian_desert_belt_UPPSC_Pre_2011\"><\/span>3. What could be the main reason\/reasons for the formation of African and Eurasian desert belt?&nbsp; UPPSC (Pre) 2011<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1. It is located in the subtropical high pressure cells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. It is under the influence of warm ocean currents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the statement(s) given above is\/are correct in this context?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Only 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Only 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Both 1 and 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Neither 1 nor 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_%E2%80%98Climate_is_extreme_rainfall_is_scanty_and_the_people_used_to_be_nomadic_herders_The_above_statement_best_describes_which_of_the_following_regions_UPPSC_Pre_2013\"><\/span>4. &#8216;Climate is extreme, rainfall is scanty and the people used to be nomadic herders. The above statement best describes which of the following regions? UPPSC (Pre) 2013&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) African Savanna<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Central Asian Steppe<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) North American Prairie<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Siberian Tundra<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Which_one_of_the_following_climates_are_associated_with_the_shifting_of_the_pressure_belts_UPPSC_Mains_2010\"><\/span>5. Which one of the following climates are associated with the shifting of the pressure belts? UPPSC (Mains) 2010<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Equatorial climate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Mediterranean climate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Monsoon climate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Western European climate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Codes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) 1 and 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) 1 and 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) 2 and 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) 2 and&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Which_one_of_the_following_pair_is_correctly_matched_UPPSC_Mains_2004\"><\/span>6. Which one of the following pair is correctly matched? UPPSC (Mains 2004&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Wet winter dry summer: Italy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Wet throughout the year: Sudan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;(c) Wet summer dry winter: Iran<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Dry throughout the year: Chile<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Match_List_I_with_List_II_and_select_the_corten_answer_by_using_the_codes_given_below_the_list\"><\/span>7. Match List I with List II and select the corten answer by using the codes given below the list<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>List I (Types of climate)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Equatorial<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B. Mediterranean<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C. Monsoon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D. Savanna<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>List II (Regions)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. California<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Bangladesh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Sudan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Congo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Codes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) 4 1 2 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) 2314&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) 1 2 3 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) 4 3 2 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_A_geographic_region_has_the_following_distinct_characteristics_LAS_Pre_2010\"><\/span>8. A geographic region has the following distinct characteristics. LAS (Pre) 2010<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Warm and dry climate&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Mild and wet winter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Evergreen oak trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The above features are the distinct characteristics of which one of the following regions?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Mediterranean<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Eastern China<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Central Asia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Atlantic Coast of North America<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Consider_the_following_statements\"><\/span>9 . Consider the following statements.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1. In Equatorial regions, the year is divided into four main seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 . In the Mediterranean region, summer receives me rain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. In China type climate, rainfall occurs throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Tropical highlands exhibit vertical zonation of different climates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of these statement(s) is\/are correct<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) All of these<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) 1, 2 and 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) 1, 2 and 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) 3 and 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Know_Right_Answer\"><\/span>Know Right Answer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1 (a)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 (b)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3 (a)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4 (d)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5 (c)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6 (a)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7 (a)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8 (a)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9 (d)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>What are the main factors that determine a region&#8217;s climate?<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Four major factors shape a region&#8217;s climate: latitude, ocean currents, prevailing winds, and topography. Latitude determines the amount of direct sunlight a region receives, influencing temperature and seasonality. Ocean currents can transport warm or cold water, affecting regional temperatures and rainfall patterns. Prevailing winds, like the Westerlies, carry moisture and influence precipitation. And topography, like mountains and valleys, can create local variations in temperature and rainfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\"><li><strong>What are the five major climatic regions on Earth, and what are their key characteristics?<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The five main climatic regions are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Tropical:<\/strong>&nbsp;Hot and humid year-round,&nbsp;with abundant rainfall.&nbsp;Found near the equator,&nbsp;home to rainforests and savannas.<\/li><li><strong>Arid:<\/strong>&nbsp;Extremely dry with limited rainfall,&nbsp;characterized by deserts and scrublands.&nbsp;Influenced by high-pressure systems and rain shadows.<\/li><li><strong>Temperate:<\/strong>&nbsp;Moderate temperatures with distinct seasons.&nbsp;Divided into temperate continental (warm summers,&nbsp;cold winters) and temperate marine (mild temperatures,&nbsp;moderate rainfall).<\/li><li><strong>Polar:<\/strong>&nbsp;Very cold year-round with permanent ice cover.&nbsp;Found at high latitudes,&nbsp;with tundra and ice caps as its primary landscapes.<\/li><li><strong>Mediterranean:<\/strong>&nbsp;Warm,&nbsp;dry summers and mild,&nbsp;wet winters.&nbsp;Found around the Mediterranean Sea and in other similar locations.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\"><li><strong>How is climate change impacting different climatic regions, and what are some potential consequences?<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Climate change is causing shifts in temperature, precipitation patterns, and extreme weather events across all regions. For example, tropical regions may experience more frequent and intense storms, while arid regions may face increased drought and desertification. Temperate regions may see milder winters and hotter summers, which can disrupt ecosystems and agriculture. Polar regions are experiencing accelerated melting of ice sheets and glaciers, contributing to rising sea levels. 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