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

South Asia’s tropical wet and dry climate region is located near the Equator and is characterized by hot temperatures and high levels of seasonal precipitation. The precipitation patterns during the year are affected by monsoons. In the winter, monsoons blow dry air into the region from Central Asia, keeping the region very dry. In the summer, the monsoons blow inland from the ocean. The air is very moist, creating heavy rains in the region. Grasslands are located in South Asia’s tropical wet and dry climate region. More specifically, they are referred to as tropical savannas. The tropical savannas are home to Bengal tigers, rhinos, spiny babblers, pygmy hogs, and elephant grass. Rainforests are also located in the tropical wet and dry climate region. The monsoon forests are home to Asian elephants, clouded leopards, monkeys, parakeets, and hornbills. Trees include palms, oaks, chestnuts, and figs, and there are also magnolia flowers.

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Answer 2

Two dominant climates in South Asia are:

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

Step-by-step 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.