Question

Study the graph given below for Station A and answer the questions that follow.

1. Provide a reason for the following:
   1. Low rainfall in the months of June and July  [1]
   2. High rainfall in the months of October and November  [1]
2. Does Station A experience a continental or a maritime climate? Give a reason for your answer.  [2]

Answer 1

1. 1. Station A is located in a rain shadow zone, thus it does not receive rainfall in June or July.
   2. Station A experiences heavy rainfall due to the decreasing monsoon and western disturbances in October and November.
2. Station A experiences a maritime climate with mild temperatures throughout the year.