Which of the following is the primary reason for the warm, dry summers of a Mediterranean climate?
A. Cold ocean currents
B. Polar easterlies
C. Monsoon winds
D. Subtropical high pressure
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The warm, dry summers of a Mediterranean climate are caused by the subtropical high-pressure belt shifting poleward during summer, bringing sinking dry air and stable conditions.
Explanation:
A negative IOD event is characterized by warmer than normal sea surface temperatures in the eastern Indian Ocean and cooler than normal in the west. This often leads to increased rainfall over Indonesia and Australia and reduced rainfall over East Africa.
Explanation:
The saturated adiabatic lapse rate (about 0.6°C per 100m) is less than the dry adiabatic lapse rate (about 1°C per 100m). This is because when air is saturated, condensation releases latent heat, which partially offsets the cooling.
No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!