Consider the following description : 1. Annual and daily range of temperatures is low. 2. Precipitation occurs throughout the year. 3. Precipitation varies between 50 cm – 250 cm. What is this type of climate ?

1. A. Equatorial climate
2. B. China type climate
3. C. Humid subtropical climate
4. D. Marine West coast climate

Answer: D

Explanation

The description provided accurately characterizes the Marine West Coast climate (also known as the British type climate). 1. Low annual and daily temperature range: This climate is found on the western margins of continents in mid-latitudes, where oceanic influence moderates temperatures, leading to mild summers and winters and thus a small temperature range. 2. Precipitation throughout the year: It experiences consistent precipitation, often from cyclonic storms embedded in the Westerlies, without a distinct dry season. 3. Precipitation varies between 50 cm – 250 cm: While rainfall is consistent, the total amount can vary significantly depending on local topography and exposure to moist winds, falling within this broad range. Equatorial climates have high temperatures and very high rainfall, often with distinct wet/dry seasons. China type and Humid subtropical climates typically have more pronounced seasonal temperature variations and often a summer maximum rainfall. This question tests knowledge of world climate types, a fundamental aspect of physical geography for UPSC.