Which of the following statements regarding ice-cap climate is/are correct?
- 1. In the Koeppen climate classification, the ice-cap climate is signified by the letters EF.
- 2. It is the Earth’s most severe climate, where the mean monthly temperature is never above 0 degree Celsius.
- 3. This climate is found in the Pir Panjal and the Great Himalayas.
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2. By definition, in EF climate, the average temperature of the warmest month is 0°C (32°F) or below, making it the most severe climate.
3. The Ice Cap climate (EF) is found primarily in continental ice sheets like those covering Antarctica and Greenland. High mountain regions like the Himalayas, even at very high altitudes, typically experience Alpine or Highland climates, which may include permafrost and glacial areas but also have months with mean temperatures above 0°C in some parts, classifying them as ET (Tundra) or other types at lower altitudes.