According to Köppen's climate classification scheme, dry climates are subdivided using the capital letter S for semi-arid
regions or steppe and W for ________ region.
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SSC CHSL 9th June 2022 Shift-3
highland
Incorrect Answerwinter dry
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Option 2: Desert
- The correct subdivision for dry climates in the Köppen classification.
- Represented by the capital letter "W".
- Option 1: Highland
- Refers to climates typically found in mountainous areas.
- Not related to dry climates in the Köppen system.
- Option 3: Winter Dry
- Indicates a seasonal climate influence.
- Often associated with specific monsoon climates, not directly part of dry climates.
- Option 4: Wet
- Represents climates with significant precipitation.
- Opposite of dry climates in the Köppen classification.
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