Multiple choice

Match the List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the List.

 
List - I (Climate type)
List - II (Characteristics)
A. Savannah 1. Rainfall below 15 cm and thorny scrub vegetation
B. Humid Subtropical 2. No prolonged dry season and reinforced vegetation
C. West coast marine 3. Annual rainfall 75 cm, no pronounced dry season forest vegetation
D. Middle latitude desert 4. Rain scanty, long dry season, bush and short grass vegetation
5. Annual temperature range below 20oC and mixed hardwood to coniferous vegetation

  1. A - 4, B - 3, C - 5, D - 1

  2. A - 1, B - 5, C - 2, D - 4

  3. A - 5, B - 2, C - 1, D - 4

  4. A - 4, B - 5, C - 2, D - 1
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Savannah climate is characterized by seasonal rainfall with a long dry season and sparse precipitation, supporting bush and short grass vegetation (A-4). Humid subtropical climates have no prolonged dry season and reinforced vegetation due to consistent moisture (B-2 in option A, but described as B-3). West coast marine climates have moderate rainfall around 75cm annually without pronounced dry seasons and support forest vegetation (C-3 or C-5). Middle latitude deserts receive minimal rainfall below 15cm with thorny scrub vegetation (D-1). Option A appears to be the intended answer despite some description inconsistencies.

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