Which of the following pair matching’s is correct?
- AMediterranean Sea Zone-Summer rain
- BEquatorial Zone-rain with thunder in the noon
- CMonsoon Zone-Heavy rain throughout the year
- DDesert zone- winter rain
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Correct answer: (b) Equatorial Zone-rain with thunder in the noon
Explanation
In the Mediterranean climate, most rainfall occurs during winter. Equatorial regions receive convective rainfall accompanied by afternoon thunderstorms throughout the year. Monsoon regions receive most of their rainfall during summer due to monsoon winds. Desert regions experience very little or highly irregular rainfall. Hence, option (b) is the correct match.