Climate

Total Questions: 14

11. Which of the following codes signify the Cold Climate with Dry Winters according to Koeppen? [S.S.C. Online CPO SI (T-I) 09.11.2022 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (d) Dw
Solution:Dw, signifies the Cold Climate with Dry Winters according to Koppen climate classification. The Kopeppen climate classification system is based on monthly values of temperature and precipitation.

The first letter of the code represents the major climate group, and the second letter represents the temperature and precipitation characteristics of the group. In this case, the first letter "D" represents a cold climate group, and the second letter "w" represents a dry winter climate.

12. Which climate zone has an average temperature of over 64°F (18°C) throughout the year and more than 59 inches of rainfall each year? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 02.06.2022 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (d) Tropical zone
Solution:Tropical zone has an average temperature of over 64°F (18°C) throughout the year and more than 59 inches of rainfall yearly. The tropics are between the latitude lines of the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. It includes the Equator and parts of North America, South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia.

13. In the early 1900s, which German climatologist divided the world's climate into different categories based on temperature, amount of rainfall and the time of year when rainfall occurs? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 07.06.2022 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (b) Wladimir Koppen
Solution:In the early 1900s, Wladimir Koppen, a German climatologist, divided the world's climate into different categories based on temperature, amount of rainfall and the time of year when rainfall occurs. The Koppen climate classification system divides the world's climates into five major groups:
  1. tropical,
  2. dry,
  3. temperate,
  4. continental,
  5. and polar.

14. What is the condition of rain and snow coming together called? [S.S.C. Online C.G.L.(T-I) 7.09.2016 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (c) icy rain
Solution:Through the process of transpiration, the water of rivers, ponds, lakes and sea rises up as steam, resulting in the formation of clouds in the form of water splashes and completely freezes in the form of snow, which is called 'icy rain'. It is a shortened form of hail.