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Study the climate data of Station X and answer the questions that follow:
| Month | JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUNE | JULY | AUG | SEPT | OCT | NOV | DEC |
| Temp. °C | 8.4 | 11.5 | 21.6 | 28.3 | 35.1 | 38.5 | 41.0 | 38.0 | 30.8 | 29.2 | 15.6 | 10.2 |
| Rainfall in cms | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.5 | - | - | 12.5 | 17.8 | 18.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 6.2 | 2.1 |
- Calculate the annual range of temperature of Station X.
- Name the rainiest month of the Station X.
- Is the Station X located in coastal area or in the continental interior?
Answer in Brief
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Solution
- Annual range of the temperature = Maximum temperature - Minimum temperature
= 41.0 - 8.4
= 32.6° C - August has the highest rainfall, averaging 18.5 cm.
- Given the wide range of annual temperatures, which points to a continental climate, Station X most likely situated inland on the continent as opposed to at the seashore.
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