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Which among the following are the characteristics of equatorial type of climate? 1. The diurnal as well as annual range of temperature is small 2. The equatorial climate is unbearable because of high temperature 3. There is no winter season in equatorial climate

Which among the following are the characteristics of equatorial type of climate? 1. The diurnal as well as annual range of temperature is small 2. The equatorial climate is unbearable because of high temperature 3. There is no winter season in equatorial climate Correct Answer 1 and 3 only

The correct answer is option 3, i.e 1 and 3 only.

  • The features of equatorial type of climate are given below:
    • There is great uniformity of temperature throughout the year.
    • There is no winter. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
    • Cloudiness and heavy precipitation help to moderate the daily temperature, so that even at the equator itself, the climate is not unbearable. In addition, regular land and sea breezes assist in maintaining a truly equable climate. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.
    • The diurnal range of temperature is small, and so is the annual range. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
    • High temperature and abundant rainfall in the equatorial regions support a luxuriant type of vegetation i.e. the Tropical Rain Forests.

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