Question

4 which characteristics define a tropical climate? choose two. average temperatures above 18°c (64°f) year - round less than 25 cm of rainfall per year located close to the equator consistently cold temperatures every month

Explanation:

To determine the characteristics of a tropical climate:

1. Tropical climates are typically located close to the equator, where solar radiation is intense year - round.
2. They have average temperatures above \(18^{\circ}\text{C}\) (or \(64^{\circ}\text{F}\)) throughout the year because of their proximity to the equator.
3. "Less than 25 cm of rainfall per year" describes arid climates, not tropical. Tropical climates usually have high rainfall (e.g., tropical rainforests) or distinct wet - dry seasons with significant rainfall.
4. "Consistently cold temperatures every month" is characteristic of polar or some high - altitude cold climates, not tropical which is warm.

Answer:

A. Average temperatures above \(18^{\circ}\text{C}\) (\(64^{\circ}\text{F}\)) year - round
B. Located close to the equator