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Q. Which of the following climatic characteristic is related to tropical deserts?

A
Very high daily range of temperature
B
Low Pressure throughout the year
C
Most of the rain falls in winter
D
Very low daily range of temperature

Correct Answer

Very high daily range of temperature

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