Which of the Following Best Substantiates Why Location 3 Is

Question

Which of the following best substantiates why location 3 is an equatorial (tropical)climate?
A)It has a monsoon season during the winter months.
B)It has consistent monthly averages for rainfall.
C)The temperature is high for each monthly average.
D)The temperatures reach 38°C during some months.
E)The temperatures are lower in June, July, and August.

Accepted Answer

A key characteristic of equatorial (tropical) climates is high temperatures year-round. The fact that location 3 has high temperatures for each monthly average (option C) best substantiates that it is an equatorial climate. The other options (monsoon season, consistent rainfall, high temperatures in some months, and lower temperatures in a few months) can occur in a variety of climates and do not specifically point to an equatorial climate.