Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2012 · Geography · Question 89

Which one of the following is the characteristic climate of the Tropical Savannah Region?

  1. Rainfall throughout the year
  2. Rainfall in winter only
  3. An extremely short dry season
  4. A definite dry and wet season

Answer

A definite dry and wet season

  • (a) Rainfall throughout the year — This is typical of equatorial climate, not tropical savannah. Incorrect.
  • (b) Rainfall in winter only — This is a feature of Mediterranean climate. Incorrect.
  • (c) An extremely short dry season — Tropical savannah has a distinct dry season, not merely an extremely short one. Incorrect.
  • (d) A definite dry and wet season — Tropical savannah climate is marked by alternating wet and dry seasons due to seasonal shift of the ITCZ/trade winds. Correct.
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