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During which months does the tropical rain belt lie in the southern hemisphere?
During which months does the tropical rain belt lie in the southern hemisphere?
What is the counterpart to the tropical dry season in temperate regions?
What is the counterpart to the tropical dry season in temperate regions?
How is a dry season month defined under the Köppen climate classification for tropical climates?
How is a dry season month defined under the Köppen climate classification for tropical climates?
When does the rain belt reach as far north as the Tropic of C?
When does the rain belt reach as far north as the Tropic of C?
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What is the dominant weather pattern in the tropics during the dry season?
What is the dominant weather pattern in the tropics during the dry season?
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During which months does the tropical rain belt lie in the northern hemisphere?
During which months does the tropical rain belt lie in the northern hemisphere?
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What is the main characteristic of the weather in the tropics during the dry season?
What is the main characteristic of the weather in the tropics during the dry season?
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What is the yearly period of low rainfall called in the tropics?
What is the yearly period of low rainfall called in the tropics?
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What is the counterpart to the tropical dry season in temperate regions?
What is the counterpart to the tropical dry season in temperate regions?
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How is a dry season month defined under the Köppen climate classification for tropical climates?
How is a dry season month defined under the Köppen climate classification for tropical climates?
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