ICSE Class 8 Geography Question 9 of 10

Asia — Climate and Natural Vegetation — Question 1

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Climatic typesLocationCharacteristics
1.Equatorial climate
2.Northern coast of Asia
3.Manchurian type of climate
4.Hot Wet summers and cool, dry winters along with a marked rainy season.
5.Gobi Desert and Mangolia
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Climatic typesLocationCharacteristics
1.Equatorial climateMalaysia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and the southern parts of PhilippinesHigh temperature (average 30°C) throughout the year. Heavy convectional rainfall, accompanied by lightning and thunder.
2.TundraNorthern coast of AsiaLong and very cold winters, Short and cool summers. Low precipitation in the form of snow and sleet.
3.Manchurian type of climateNorth-east China, North JapanShort warm summers, long cold winters. Moderate rainfall in summers and heavy snowfall in winters.
4.Monsoon climateIndia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Combodia, Laos, Vietnam, southern China, parts of the Philippines and Sri Lanka.Hot Wet summers and cool, dry winters along with a distinct rainy season.
5.Mid-latitude desert climateGobi Desert and MongoliaHot summers with scanty rainfall and very cold winters. Precipitation in winter in the form of snow.