Multiple choice

Temperature and rainfall data of a meteorological station is given below:

 
Temperature (0°C) Rainfall (cm)
J 9.4 122
F 10.6 9.1
M 11.7 7.9
A 12.2 2.5
M 13.3 1.0
J 13.9 0.3
J 13.9 -
A 14.4 -
S 15.6 0.8
15.0 2.5
N 13.3 6.1
D 10.6 11.7

Average temperature: 12.8oC Average rainfall: 54.9 cm per annum

Identify the region having the above climatic patterns.

  1. Mediterranean region

  2. Monsoon region

  3. Steppe region

  4. N.W. European region
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Explanation

The data shows a warm, dry summer (June-August) and a cool, wet winter (December-January). This pattern of winter rainfall and summer drought is the hallmark of the Mediterranean climate.

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