Question 5 of 6intermediate💡 UnderstandMCQ1 mark

Which one of the following groups of four climates represents humid conditions?

Exercise: EXERCISES | Q: 1(v) | (Page Page 8)
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Explanation

Option B is correct because according to the textbook, 'The capital letters: A, C, D and E delineate humid climates and B dry climates.' Therefore, the group A—C—D—E represents all humid conditions. Options A and C are incorrect because they include B, which represents dry climates. Option D is incorrect because F is not a major climatic group; it appears only as a subtype under Group E (Polar ice cap - EF).

Solution Steps

  1. Step 1: Identify the climatic groups from the context - A (Tropical Humid), B (Dry), C (Warm Temperate), D (Cold Snow Forest), E (Cold).

  2. Step 2: Note the key statement: 'The capital letters: A, C, D and E delineate humid climates and B dry climates.'

  3. Step 3: Evaluate each option - Option A includes B (dry), Option B includes A, C, D, E (all humid), Option C includes B (dry), Option D includes F (not a major group).

  4. Step 4: Conclude that Option B (A—C—D—E) is the correct answer as it contains only humid climate groups.