Consider the following temperature and rainfall data . The climate to which this data pertains is

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Q: 29 (IAS/1999)
Consider the following temperature and rainfall data . The climate to which this data pertains is
MonthTemperature °CRainfall cm
January6.71.4
February6.71.3.2
March7.21.1.4
April8.99.4
May1.1.18.1
June1.3.98.1
July1.59.6
August1.51.2.2
September1.3.91.0.4
October1.1.11.4.4
November8.91.4
December7.81.6.8

question_subject: 

Geography

question_exam: 

IAS

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0,52,115,25,57,33,52

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{'rainfall data': [0, 1, 0, 0], 'climate': [2, 0, 2, 2], 'mediterranean type': [1, 0, 0, 1], 'west european type': [0, 1, 0, 0], 'china type': [0, 2, 0, 1], 'temperature': [0, 1, 1, 7], 'data pertains': [0, 1, 0, 0]}

Based on the temperature and rainfall data provided, the climate to which this data pertains is the Mediterranean type.

The Mediterranean type of climate is characterized by mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers. The temperature data in the given months shows relatively mild temperatures, with the coldest month being January (6.7°C) and the warmest months being July and August (both 15°C). This pattern of temperatures aligns with the Mediterranean climate.

Additionally, the rainfall data shows a distinct dry season during the summer months, with very low rainfall recorded in June, July, August, and September. This is a characteristic feature of the Mediterranean climate, where summers are typically dry. The data also indicates relatively higher rainfall during the cooler months, which is another characteristic of this climate type.

Therefore, based on the provided temperature and rainfall data, the climate to which this data pertains is the Mediterranean type.