Which of the following is a characteristic of the Arctic climate?
A. Warm summers and cold winters
B. Hot summers with heavy monsoon rains
C. Mild temperatures year-round
D. Extremely cold winters with little precipitation
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Arctic climate is characterized by extremely cold winters, short cool summers, and very low precipitation (primarily as snow), making it a polar desert.
Explanation:
Subsidence is the downward movement of air, often associated with high-pressure systems and clear weather. It occurs when air cools and becomes denser.
Explanation:
The Mistral is a strong, cold, and dry wind that blows from the north or northwest through the Rhône Valley in France into the Mediterranean.
Explanation:
The Bay of Bengal is more prone to tropical cyclones than the Arabian Sea, with cyclones frequently forming during the pre-monsoon and post-monsoon seasons.
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