Which of the following statements regarding ice-cap climate is/are <strong>correct</strong>?<br>1. In the Koeppen climate classification, the ice-cap climate is signified by the letters EF.<br>2. It is the Earth's most severe climate, where the mean monthly temperature is never above 0 degree Celsius.<br>3. This climate is found in the Pir Panjal and the Great Himalayas.<br>Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- A. 1 only
- B. 1 and 2 only ✓
- C. 2 and 3 only
- D. 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: B. 1 and 2 only
Explanation
In the Köppen system, EF represents the Ice Cap climate, defined by average temperatures never exceeding 0^\circ C. It is found in polar regions like Antarctica and Greenland, not primarily in the Himalayas, which fall under Highland (H) or Tundra (ET) climates.
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