"Each day is more or less the same, the morning is clear and bright with a sea breeze; as the Sun climbs high in the sky, heat mounts up, dark clouds form, then rain comes with thunder and lightning. But rain is soon over." Which of the following regions is described in the above passage?

• (a) Savannah: Savannah has a distinct wet and dry season; daily afternoon convectional rain throughout the year is not its typical hallmark. Verdict: Incorrect.
• (b) Equatorial: Equatorial climate shows a very regular daily pattern—clear morning, intense heating, afternoon convectional clouds, thunderstorm, and short heavy rain. Verdict: Correct.
• (c) Monsoon: Monsoon climate is marked by strong seasonal reversal of winds and prolonged rainy season, not this near-daily uniform pattern. Verdict: Incorrect.
• (d) Mediterranean: Mediterranean climate has dry summers and winter rainfall, so this description does not fit. Verdict: Incorrect.

Answer: (b) Equatorial.