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Which type of climate is known for the maximum diurnal range of temperature?

A. Mediterranean

B. Equatorial

C. Hot desert

D. Cold desert

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Hot desert type of climate is known for the maximum diurnal range of temperature. Summer day time temperatures can exceed 40° C. However, at night the temperature can drop below 0° C. The climate is very dry with less than 250 mm of rainfall a year. Hot deserts have two distinct seasons: summer, when the temperature ranges between 35-40° C, and winter, when the temperature ranges between 20-30° C.

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