Consider the following statements: 1. In equatorial regions, the year is divided into four main seasons 2. In Mediterranean region, summer receives more rain 3. In China type climate, rainfall occurs throughout the year 4. Tropical highlands exhibit vertical zonation of different climates Which of these statements are correct?

1. Statement 1 is incorrect. Equatorial regions experience high temperatures and rainfall throughout the year with minimal variation. They do not have distinct four main seasons like temperate regions; instead, seasons are often defined by subtle variations in rainfall (e.g., wetter and drier periods). 2. Statement 2 is incorrect. The Mediterranean region is characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Most rainfall occurs during the winter months, not summer. 3. Statement 3 is correct. The China type climate (Warm Temperate Eastern Margin) typically experiences rainfall throughout the year, often with a summer maximum due to monsoonal influences, but significant rainfall occurs in other seasons too. 4. Statement 4 is correct. Tropical highlands (mountainous areas in the tropics) show vertical zonation of different climates. As altitude increases, temperature decreases, leading to different climatic belts and vegetation zones stacked vertically on the mountain slopes (e.g., Tierra Caliente, Templada, Fria, Helada in the Andes). 5. Therefore, only statements 3 and 4 are correct.