Which of the following Köppen climate types is characterized by a continental climate?
A. C
B. A
C. B
D. D
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
In the Köppen system, 'D' represents continental (microthermal) climates, characterized by large temperature differences between summer and winter, with cold winters.
Explanation:
During a La Niña event, the Walker Circulation strengthens as the trade winds intensify, pushing warm water further westward in the Pacific. This often results in heavy rainfall in Southeast Asia and Australia.
What is the name of the phenomenon where there is a large-scale pattern of sea level pressure differences between the Aleutian Islands and the Pacific Northwest?
Explanation:
The Pacific-North American (PNA) pattern is a climate pattern characterized by sea level pressure differences between the Aleutian Islands (Aleutian Low) and the Pacific Northwest, influencing the weather in North America.
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