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World Geography

Prelims 2015

“Each day is more or less the same, the morning is clear and bright with a sea breeze; as the sun climbs high in the sky, heat mounts up, dark clouds form than rain comes with thunder and lightning. But the rain is soon over.”

Which of the following regions is described in the above passage?

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Explanation

The region described in the passage is most likely experiencing an equatorial climate.

Clear and bright mornings with sea breeze This suggests a warm and humid environment near the ocean.

Heat building up during the day Equatorial regions receive strong, direct sunlight throughout the year, leading to high daytime temperatures.

Afternoon thunderstorms The rising heat in the afternoon creates convection currents, leading to the formation of towering cumulonimbus clouds that bring brief, intense rain showers with thunder and lightning.

Short-lived rain Equatorial regions experience frequent, short bursts of rain, followed by clear skies again.

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