(i) India has mountains to the north which have an average height of about 6,000 mts. (ii) The Himalayas prevent the cold winds from Central Asia, from entering the subcontinent. (iii) It is due to these mountains that the Indian subcontinent experience comparatively milder winters as compared to CeRead more
(i) India has mountains to the north which have an average height of about
6,000 mts.
(ii) The Himalayas prevent the cold winds from Central Asia, from entering
the subcontinent.
(iii) It is due to these mountains that the Indian subcontinent experience
comparatively milder winters as compared to Central Asia.
(i) The Tropic of Cancer passes almost from the middle of the country. (ii) Almost half of the country, lying south of the Tropic of Cancer, belongs to the tropical area. (iii) A1l the remaining area in the north of the Tropic lies in the sub-tropical area. Therefore, India's climate has characterisRead more
(i) The Tropic of Cancer passes almost from the middle of the country.
(ii) Almost half of the country, lying south of the Tropic of Cancer, belongs
to the tropical area.
(iii) A1l the remaining area in the north of the Tropic lies in the sub-tropical
area. Therefore, India’s climate has characteristics of tropical as well as sub-tropical type of climate.
(i) In general, coastal areas experience less contrasts in temperature conditions. (ii) Seasonal contrasts are more towards the interior of the country. (iii) There is a decrease in rainfall generally from east to west in the northern plain. These conditions have led to variety in the lives of peoplRead more
(i) In general, coastal areas experience less contrasts in temperature conditions.
(ii) Seasonal contrasts are more towards the interior of the country.
(iii) There is a decrease in rainfall generally from east to west in the northern
plain. These conditions have led to variety in the lives of people. They eat
different types of food. wear different types of clothes and also live in
various kinds of houses.
(i) India has a 'monsoon type' of climate. (ii) This type of climate is found mainly in South and Southeast Asia. (iii) It is called 'monsoonal' since India receives pre-monsoon showers in the month of May, proper monsoon during the hot weather-season, winter monsoon due to western disturbances in wRead more
(i) India has a ‘monsoon type’ of climate.
(ii) This type of climate is found mainly in South and Southeast Asia.
(iii) It is called ‘monsoonal’ since India receives pre-monsoon showers in the
month of May, proper monsoon during the hot weather-season, winter
monsoon due to western disturbances in winter and a little rain when
the monsoons retreat.
(i) Climate: It refers to the sum total of the weather conditions and variations over a large area for a long period of time. (ii) Weather: It refers to the state of atmosphere over an area at any point of time. The elements of weather and climate are the same.
(i) Climate: It refers to the sum total of the weather conditions and
variations over a large area for a long period of time.
(ii) Weather: It refers to the state of atmosphere over an area at any point of
time. The elements of weather and climate are the same.
In the month of October monsoon winds retreat. It is marked by clear skies and rise in temperature. Owing to the conditions of high temperature and humidity, the weather becomes rather oppressive during the day. This condition is called as 'October heat'.
In the month of October monsoon winds retreat. It is marked by clear skies
and rise in temperature. Owing to the conditions of high temperature and
humidity, the weather becomes rather oppressive during the day. This
condition is called as ‘October heat’.
When axis of rainfall shifts closer to Himalayas, there are large dry spells in the plains and widespread rain occurs in the mountainous catchment areas of Himalayan rivers. These heavy rains bring devastating floods causing damage to life and property in the plains.
When axis of rainfall shifts closer to Himalayas, there are large dry spells in
the plains and widespread rain occurs in the mountainous catchment areas
of Himalayan rivers. These heavy rains bring devastating floods causing
damage to life and property in the plains.
It means wet and dry spells of rain. The monsoon rainfall t:rkes place only for a few days at a time, these rainless intervals in between are called as "breaks in rainfall".
It means wet and dry spells of rain. The monsoon rainfall t:rkes place only for
a few days at a time, these rainless intervals in between are called as “breaks
in rainfall”.
How does altitude affect the climate of India?
(i) India has mountains to the north which have an average height of about 6,000 mts. (ii) The Himalayas prevent the cold winds from Central Asia, from entering the subcontinent. (iii) It is due to these mountains that the Indian subcontinent experience comparatively milder winters as compared to CeRead more
(i) India has mountains to the north which have an average height of about
See less6,000 mts.
(ii) The Himalayas prevent the cold winds from Central Asia, from entering
the subcontinent.
(iii) It is due to these mountains that the Indian subcontinent experience
comparatively milder winters as compared to Central Asia.
How does the latitude affect India’s climate?
(i) The Tropic of Cancer passes almost from the middle of the country. (ii) Almost half of the country, lying south of the Tropic of Cancer, belongs to the tropical area. (iii) A1l the remaining area in the north of the Tropic lies in the sub-tropical area. Therefore, India's climate has characterisRead more
(i) The Tropic of Cancer passes almost from the middle of the country.
See less(ii) Almost half of the country, lying south of the Tropic of Cancer, belongs
to the tropical area.
(iii) A1l the remaining area in the north of the Tropic lies in the sub-tropical
area. Therefore, India’s climate has characteristics of tropical as well as sub-tropical type of climate.
What variations in the weather conditions led to variety in the lives of people?
(i) In general, coastal areas experience less contrasts in temperature conditions. (ii) Seasonal contrasts are more towards the interior of the country. (iii) There is a decrease in rainfall generally from east to west in the northern plain. These conditions have led to variety in the lives of peoplRead more
(i) In general, coastal areas experience less contrasts in temperature conditions.
See less(ii) Seasonal contrasts are more towards the interior of the country.
(iii) There is a decrease in rainfall generally from east to west in the northern
plain. These conditions have led to variety in the lives of people. They eat
different types of food. wear different types of clothes and also live in
various kinds of houses.
What type of climate does India have?
(i) India has a 'monsoon type' of climate. (ii) This type of climate is found mainly in South and Southeast Asia. (iii) It is called 'monsoonal' since India receives pre-monsoon showers in the month of May, proper monsoon during the hot weather-season, winter monsoon due to western disturbances in wRead more
(i) India has a ‘monsoon type’ of climate.
See less(ii) This type of climate is found mainly in South and Southeast Asia.
(iii) It is called ‘monsoonal’ since India receives pre-monsoon showers in the
month of May, proper monsoon during the hot weather-season, winter
monsoon due to western disturbances in winter and a little rain when
the monsoons retreat.
Differentiate between climate and weather.
(i) Climate: It refers to the sum total of the weather conditions and variations over a large area for a long period of time. (ii) Weather: It refers to the state of atmosphere over an area at any point of time. The elements of weather and climate are the same.
(i) Climate: It refers to the sum total of the weather conditions and
See lessvariations over a large area for a long period of time.
(ii) Weather: It refers to the state of atmosphere over an area at any point of
time. The elements of weather and climate are the same.
What is ‘October Heat’ ?
In the month of October monsoon winds retreat. It is marked by clear skies and rise in temperature. Owing to the conditions of high temperature and humidity, the weather becomes rather oppressive during the day. This condition is called as 'October heat'.
In the month of October monsoon winds retreat. It is marked by clear skies
See lessand rise in temperature. Owing to the conditions of high temperature and
humidity, the weather becomes rather oppressive during the day. This
condition is called as ‘October heat’.
How is monsoon known for its uncertainty?
monsoon is known for its uncertainty there is wet spells both and also these spells of rains vary in intensity frequency and duration.
monsoon is known for its uncertainty there is wet spells both and also these
See lessspells of rains vary in intensity frequency and duration.
How do heavy floods occur during monsoons?
When axis of rainfall shifts closer to Himalayas, there are large dry spells in the plains and widespread rain occurs in the mountainous catchment areas of Himalayan rivers. These heavy rains bring devastating floods causing damage to life and property in the plains.
When axis of rainfall shifts closer to Himalayas, there are large dry spells in
See lessthe plains and widespread rain occurs in the mountainous catchment areas
of Himalayan rivers. These heavy rains bring devastating floods causing
damage to life and property in the plains.
What does’breaks in rainfall’ mean?
It means wet and dry spells of rain. The monsoon rainfall t:rkes place only for a few days at a time, these rainless intervals in between are called as "breaks in rainfall".
It means wet and dry spells of rain. The monsoon rainfall t:rkes place only for
See lessa few days at a time, these rainless intervals in between are called as “breaks
in rainfall”.
Which region of India receives the highest rainfall in the world?
Mawsynram in the southern region of Khasi hills in Meghalaya, receives the highest average rainfall in the world.
Mawsynram in the southern region of Khasi hills in Meghalaya, receives the
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