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Consider the following statements. 1. In Tropical grassland regions, rainfall occurs in the short summer season with the long dry season. 2. In the Mediterranean region, winter rainfall is caused by the passage of cyclones in the westerly wind belt which lies over this area. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements. 1. In Tropical grassland regions, rainfall occurs in the short summer season with the long dry season. 2. In the Mediterranean region, winter rainfall is caused by the passage of cyclones in the westerly wind belt which lies over this area. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Correct Answer Both 1 and 2

The correct answer is option 3, i.e. Both 1 and 2

  • Tropical grasslands are found in tropical wet and dry climates.
    • These areas are hot year-round usually never dropping under 64 degrees Fahrenheit. Hence the statement 1 is correct.
    • These areas are overall very dry and sometimes have a short summer season of heavy rain.
    • Annual rainfall is 20-50 inches per year.
  • The winter rainfall is caused due to middle latitude fronts and cyclones in the Mediterranean region. Hence the statement 2 is correct.

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