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The Dry Season
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The Dry Season

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During which months does the tropical rain belt lie in the southern hemisphere?

  • July to December
  • October to March (correct)
  • April to September
  • January to June
  • What is the counterpart to the tropical dry season in temperate regions?

  • Summer
  • Autumn
  • Winter (correct)
  • Spring
  • How is a dry season month defined under the Köppen climate classification for tropical climates?

  • A month with no rainfall
  • A month with less than 90 millimeters of precipitation
  • A month with less than 60 millimeters of precipitation (correct)
  • A month with less than 30 millimeters of precipitation
  • When does the rain belt reach as far north as the Tropic of C?

    <p>It never reaches the Tropic of C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the dominant weather pattern in the tropics during the dry season?

    <p>Sunny days with sparse precipitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which months does the tropical rain belt lie in the northern hemisphere?

    <p>April to September</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of the weather in the tropics during the dry season?

    <p>Sunny days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the yearly period of low rainfall called in the tropics?

    <p>Dry season</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the counterpart to the tropical dry season in temperate regions?

    <p>Summer or winter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is a dry season month defined under the Köppen climate classification for tropical climates?

    <p>Average precipitation below 60 millimetres</p> Signup and view all the answers

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