Question

Using complete sentence, describe the characteristics of the tropical wet and dry climate regions located in South Asia. Identify
the two types of ecosystems found in this climate region and at least one plant and animal from each.

Answer 1

Two dominant climates in South Asia are:

1. Tropical wet or equatorial climate
2. Tropical dry or Savannah climate

Explanation:

Tropical wet climate characteristics :

• There are heavy rainfall and no dry season. The climate is consistent throughout the year.
• The regions in South Asia where this climate prevails are the west coast of India up to Mumbai, South of Sri Lanka, and the south of Bangladesh.
• The type of ecosystems found in the Tropical wet climate region is the Evergreen tropical rain forest and Monsoon rain forest.
• Animal found here is the monkey and vegetation available here are teak and ebony

Tropical dry climate characteristics :

• This climate is mainly characterized by a dry season followed by a wet season. It is found mainly in Southern India, Southern Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
• The tropical monsoon season is from July to December. The landscape in these regions is midway between a rain forest and a desert, mainly composed of grasslands.
• The type of ecosystems found in these regions is deserts and grasslands. Animal found here commonly is the elephant and vegetation found prominently are orchids and cacti.

Answer 2

Answer:

The tropical wet and dry climate type is characterized for having two seasons, one is full of rains during summer and the other one is wet during winter. This is a warm weather with an average of 25-27 Celsius degrees with a moderate thermal amplitude. Very strong winds can appear because of the temperature of the sea during spring leading to intense rains, ranging from tropical storms to hurricanes. The savanna dominates this climate with gramineae predomination and open  spaces for herbivores. The vegetation tends to be xerophilous because it needs to pass the dry season with almost no water.

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