Which pair describes Taiwan's rainfall pattern correctly?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Wet summers across the island, and wet winters in the north and east
- Step 1: Summer typhoons and thunderstorms bring rain everywhere. Step 2. In winter the northeast monsoon wets the north and east. Answer: Wet summers across the island, and wet winters in the north and east. Why not the others: The other statements get the pattern wrong.
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