Question

According to Triwartha 'Aw' type of climate is found in which of the following region in Maharashtra?

1. Konkan Region
2. Nashik and Pune region
3. Marathwada and Vidharbha 
4. All the above

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Marathwada and Vidharbha 

The Correct answer is  Marathwada and Vidharbha.

• Trewartha climate classification :
  • The Trewartha climate classification is a climate classification system first published by American geographer Glenn Thomas Trewartha in 1966.
  • It is a modified version of the Köppen–Geiger system, created to answer some of its deficiencies.
  • The Trewartha system attempts to redefine the middle latitudes to be closer to vegetation zoning and genetic climate systems.
  • It was considered a more true or "real world" reflection of the global climate.
  • As per Trewartha, there are six major climatic regions of the world.
    A: Tropical  Climate
    B: Dry climate
    C: Humid Subtropical climate
    D: Humid temperate climate
    E: Polar climates
    H: highlands
• A: Tropical Climate:
  • ​​Tropical humid climate with temperature does not fall below 18-degree centigrade. It is two types:
    1. ​​Am: 
       •  Tropical monsoon type (Am)
       • Annual temperature 27-degree c.
       • Annual rainfall over 250 cm
       • Region: Western coastal plains, Maharashtra (Konkan Region), Tripura 
    2. Aw: 
       • Tropical wet and dry Savanna (Aw )
       • Rainfall 100 cm
       • Summer rainfall only
       • Regions: Peninsular Plateau, Maharashtra (Marathwada and Vidharbha), Northeastern Mizoram. Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.