How is the major part of the Sahara best understood in Koeppen classification?
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Correct answer: BWh hot desert
Most of the Sahara is classified as BWh in Koeppen’s system. B identifies a dry climate, W indicates a true desert rather than a semi-arid steppe, and h denotes a hot subtype with a mean annual temperature of at least 18°C. The Sahara has extremely low and irregular rainfall, intense evaporation, and very high annual warmth. Hence option C is correct.
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BWh hot desert
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Most of the Sahara is classified as BWh in Koeppen’s system. B identifies a dry climate, W indicates a true desert rather than a semi-arid steppe, and h denotes a hot subtype with a mean annual temperature of at least 18°C. The Sahara has extremely low and irregular rainfall, intense evaporation, and very high annual warmth. Hence option C is correct.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 Geography question. Chapter: World Climate and Climate Change.
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