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The average annual temperature of a meteorological station is 26oC, its average annual rainfall is 63 cm and the annual range of temperature is 9oC. The station in is
Explanation
A low annual range of temperature (9°C) and a high mean annual temperature (~26°C) point to a coastal/tropical peninsular station rather than an inland continental one. Peninsular/coastal tropical climates commonly register annual mean temperatures around 24–27°C and show small annual temperature ranges, consistent with the 26°C and 9°C given [2]. The stated annual rainfall of 63 cm falls within the 25–75 cm band noted for drier zones of peninsular/north-western plains climates, and is much lower than the heavy rainfall regimes (100+ cm) of Kolkata or Cherrapunji, or the large continental ranges expected at Allahabad [2]. Combining small annual range, mean temperature and moderate (~63 cm) rainfall best fits Chennai (Option 2).
Sources
- [2] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 4: Climate of India > Table 4.2 > p. 34
- [1] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 4: Climate of India > 7. Semi-Arid Subtropical > p. 41
SIMILAR QUESTIONS
Consider the following statements : 1. Areas where rainfall exceeds 250 cm 2. Annual temperature 25°C - 27°C 3. Average humidity exceeds 75% 4. Trees do not shed the leaves To which one of the following types of vegetation does the above represent ?
The temperature and rainfall of a meteorological station are given below. Which region is represented by this climate?
| Month | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature (°C) | 9.4 | 10.6 | 11.7 | 12.2 | 13.3 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 14.4 | 15.6 | 15.0 | 13.3 | 10.6 |
| Rainfall (cm) | 12.2 | 9.1 | 7.9 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0.8 | 2.5 | 6.1 | 11.7 |
Consider the following description :
1. Annual and daily range of temperatures is low.
2. Precipitation occurs throughout the year.
3. Precipitation varies between 50 cm - 250 cm.
What is this type of climate ?
The climate data (mean monthly temperature and rainfall) of a specific place is described below. This data is indicative of which one of the climatic zones of the world?
| Month | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp (°C) | 22 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 22 |
| Rain (cm) | 0.2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 2.5 | 10.5 | 25.0 | 32.0 | 28.5 | 15.0 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
OPTIONS:
A) Wet and dry tropical
B) Rainy tropical
C) Semi-arid tropical
D) Temperate marine