SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which best describes the climate of Southeast Asia?
A
Hot and Humid
B
Cold and Snowy
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Megathermal climates are hot and humid. These regions have a high moisture index and support rich vegetation all year. Megathermal climates include the Amazon Basin; many islands in Southeast Asia, such as New Guinea and the Philippines; and the Congo Basin in Africa.

Detailed explanation-2: -Generally speaking, with the exception of a few mountaintops in Indonesia, northern Vietnam and Burma, all of Southeast Asia is pretty warm, swinging between 25 and 35 degrees from cool to hot season throughout the year. Humidity is high, year round.

Detailed explanation-3: -The country with the best climate in Southeast Asia is Thailand. It boasts year-round sunshine, a dazzling array of gorgeous beaches, and lots of modern amenities. The climate varies from steamy tropical heat in forested valleys dotted with hidden temples, to cooler weather in remote mountain villages.

Detailed explanation-4: -The climate of South Asia has a total of six climate zones. These are the tropical wet (equatorial), the tropical wet and dry (tropical savannah), the desert/arid, the semi-arid, the humid subtropical, and the highland. The tropical wet, or equatorial, climate is typically home to rainforests, as it is hot and humid.

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