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Which one of the following is suitable for Koeppen’s “A” type of climate?

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Explanation

According to Table 11.1 in the textbook, Koeppen's 'A' type (Tropical) climate is characterized by 'Average temperature of the coldest month is 18 C or higher.' This means that even the coldest month has an average temperature of at least 18°C, which implies that the mean monthly temperature of all the months is more than 18°C. Option A is incorrect because high rainfall in all months is a characteristic of the 'Af' subtype, not the defining feature of Group A. Option B is incorrect because 'more than freezing point' (above 0°C) is too broad and applies to many climate types including C and D. Option D is incorrect because it describes Group E (Cold Climates), not Group A.

Solution Steps

  1. Step 1: Refer to Table 11.1 which defines Group A - Tropical climate characteristics.

  2. Step 2: The table states: 'Average temperature of the coldest month is 18 C or higher.'

  3. Step 3: If the coldest month is 18°C or higher, then all months must have temperatures at or above 18°C.

  4. Step 4: Match this with option (C) which states 'Mean monthly temperature of all the months more than 18° C' - this is the correct interpretation.

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