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Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Rainfall occurs in the winter season in mediterranean climate.
Reason (R) : In summer these regions remain under the influence of dry terrestrial winds.
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Explanation
The Mediterranean climate (Cs) is unique for its winter rainfall and summer drought. This pattern is primarily caused by the seasonal shifting of planetary pressure belts. During the summer, the subtropical high-pressure belt shifts poleward, bringing these regions under the influence of dry terrestrial winds (offshore Trade Winds), which prevents precipitation. In winter, the pressure belts shift equatorward, and the regions come under the influence of the onshore Westerlies, which bring moisture-laden air and cyclonic rainfall from the oceans. Since the reason correctly identifies the summer wind influence that contributes to this distinct seasonal reversal of the moisture regime, both statements are true, and the reason provides the correct climatic context for the assertion.
SIMILAR QUESTIONS
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other is Reason (R) –
Assertion (A) – The Tamil Nadu coast remains dry during South-West monsoon season.
Reason (R) – The Tamil Nadu coast is situated parallel to the Bay of Bengal branch of South-West monsoon and it lies in the rain shadow area of the Arabian Sea branch of the South-West monsoon during monsoon season.
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Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Relative humidity decreases with increasing air temperature.
Reason (R) : Absolute humidity increases with increasing evaporation.
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Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : The Himalayas are still rising.
Reason (R) : The Indian tectonic plate is colliding with the Eurasian plate.
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Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : In the Himalayan mountains different types of vegetation are found.
Reason (R) : In Himalayas, there are variations in climate with change in altitude.
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Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : The Himalayas form source of several large perennial rivers.
Reason (R) : The higher ranges of Himalayas are snow covered throughout the year.
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