climatology questions 9) The dry season in the tropical monsoon climate occurs w
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9) The dry season in the tropical monsoon climate occurs when A) the ITCZ is not overhead B) the ITCZ is overhead. C) cold ocean currents shift into the region. D) cold air masses dominate the region. 10) Which of the following is not true of the Humid Continental, Hot 10)? Summer climate region? A) It is influenced by maritime air masses in summer B) It is dominated by cP air masses in winter C) It has mild winters. D) It is one of the regions that experiences significant frontal activity because of the interaction of conflicting air masses in winter E) Most of the precipitation occurs in summer 11) The Tropical Savanna climate has ? A) the polar front all year-round. B) the ITCZ in summer and the subtropical high in winter C) the polar front in winter and the subtropical high in summer D) the ITCZ all year-round.Explanation / Answer
9) The dry season occurs when the ITCZ is not overhead. As the ITCZ is a zone of convergence at the thermal equator where the trade winds meet. Hence the correct option is "A"
10) Humid Continental and Hot Summer climate region do not have mild winters as they are characterised by hot summers and cold winters. Hence the correct option is "B"
11) The Tropical Savanna climate has the ITCZ in summer and the subtropical high is the winter. Hence the correct option is "B"
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