(i) Latitude: Due to the round shape of the Earth, the amount of solar energy received varies according to latitude. As a result, air temperature decreases from the equator towards the poles. (ii) Altitude: As one moves up to the higher altitudes, the atmosphere becomes less dense and temperature deRead more
(i) Latitude: Due to the round shape of the Earth, the amount of solar energy received varies according to latitude. As a result, air temperature decreases from the equator towards the poles.
(ii) Altitude: As one moves up to the higher altitudes, the atmosphere becomes less dense and temperature decreases. Therefore, hills are the cooler during summers.
(iii) Pressure and winds: Pressure and winds system of an area depend on the latitude and altitude of the place. Thus, it influences the temperature and rainfall pattern.
(iv) Distance from the sea: If the region is close to the sea, it makes the temperature moderate but if it is away from the sea, it experiences extreme weather conditions.
(v) Ocean currents: Ocean currents along with the onshore winds affect the climate of a coastal area. Any coastal area with warm or cold currents flowing past it, will become warm or cold if the winds are onshore.
(vi) Relief: High mountains act as barriers for cold and hot winds. They may also cause precipitation if they lie in the path of rain-bearing winds. The leeward side of mountains remains dry, whereas the windward side is able to receive rain.
(i) There are variations not only in the form and types of precipitation but also in its amount and the seasonal distribution. (ii) Precipitation is mostly in the form of snowfall in the upper parts of the Himalayas but it rains over the rest of the country. (iii) The annual precipitation varies froRead more
(i) There are variations not only in the form and types of precipitation but also in its amount and the seasonal distribution.
(ii) Precipitation is mostly in the form of snowfall in the upper parts of the Himalayas but it rains over the rest of the country.
(iii) The annual precipitation varies from 400 cm in Meghalaya to less than 10 cm in Ladakh and western Rajasthan.
(iv) Most parts of the country receive rainfall from June to September but some parts like the Tamil Nadu coast gets most of its rains during October and November.
(i) In summer the maximum temperature goes up to 50'C in some part of Rajasthan. (ii) Whereas it may be around 20'C in Pehalgam in Jammu and Kashmir. (iii) The night temperature at Drass in Jammu and Kashmir may be as low as minus 45'C. (iv) Thiruvananthapuram, on the other hand may have a temperatuRead more
(i) In summer the maximum temperature goes up to 50’C in some part of Rajasthan.
(ii) Whereas it may be around 20’C in Pehalgam in Jammu and Kashmir.
(iii) The night temperature at Drass in Jammu and Kashmir may be as low as minus 45’C.
(iv) Thiruvananthapuram, on the other hand may have a temperature of 20’C in the Thar Desert, the day temperature may rise to 50’C and drop to 15’C the same night.
(vi) On the other hand there is hardly any difference in the day and night temperatures in Andaman and Nicobar islands or in Kerala.
Leh is also called a cold desert. (i) Leh has moderate precipitation almost throughout the year because of its topographical location. (ii) It lies on the landlocked high Ladakh plateau, beyond the Himalayas. (iii) The local precipitation is very less, but it is well distributed in the form of rainsRead more
Leh is also called a cold desert.
(i) Leh has moderate precipitation almost throughout the year because of
its topographical location.
(ii) It lies on the landlocked high Ladakh plateau, beyond the Himalayas.
(iii) The local precipitation is very less, but it is well distributed in the form
of rains in summers and snowfall in winters’
(i) Delhi receives more rainfall since it is better located with respect to the arrival of the monsoons and the western disturbances. (ii) It gets mild rains from both the branches of S.W. monsoons as well as the western disturbances. (iii) Jodhpur gets rains mainly from the Arabian Sea branch of thRead more
(i) Delhi receives more rainfall since it is better located with respect to the
arrival of the monsoons and the western disturbances.
(ii) It gets mild rains from both the branches of S.W. monsoons as well as the
western disturbances.
(iii) Jodhpur gets rains mainly from the Arabian Sea branch of the monsoon.
Thermal heating during the summer also reduces precipitation. Winter is dry in this region.
(i) The Bay of Bengal branch of S.W. monsoons approaches Shillong about a week before it touches Kolkata. So, the early star-t of monsoons gives Shillong more rains. (ii) Shillong is also located on the 1500-metre high Meghalaya plateau. A sub-branch of the Bay of Bengal branch strikes it directly.Read more
(i) The Bay of Bengal branch of S.W. monsoons approaches Shillong about
a week before it touches Kolkata. So, the early star-t of monsoons gives
Shillong more rains.
(ii) Shillong is also located on the 1500-metre high Meghalaya plateau.
A sub-branch of the Bay of Bengal branch strikes it directly. Here the
Garo, Khasi Hills capture the clouds like a funnel and cause heavy rains,
i.e. more than Kolkata.
(i) Chennai is located on the Coromandel coast. It lies in the rain shadow region of the Arabian Sea branch of S.W. monsoons. It first strikes the western coastal region and is almost exhausted by the time it reaches Chennai. (ii) The Bay of Bengal branch runs nearly parallel to the coromandal coastRead more
(i) Chennai is located on the Coromandel coast. It lies in the rain shadow
region of the Arabian Sea branch of S.W. monsoons. It first strikes the
western coastal region and is almost exhausted by the time it reaches
Chennai.
(ii) The Bay of Bengal branch runs nearly parallel to the coromandal coast.
So, it also fails to give rains to Chennai.
(iii) Besides, offshore dry winds blow over this region in the summers.
(i) Mumbai is located about 10' north of Thiruvananthapuram. The monsoon leaches here in the second week of July. (ii) The first ten days of June are rainless in Mumbai, but July as a whole is very rainy for it. (iii) The monsoon breaks with full force on June I in Thiruvananthapuram' June is rainieRead more
(i) Mumbai is located about 10′ north of Thiruvananthapuram. The
monsoon leaches here in the second week of July.
(ii) The first ten days of June are rainless in Mumbai, but July as a whole is
very rainy for it.
(iii) The monsoon breaks with full force on June I in Thiruvananthapuram’
June is rainier here than July.
(i) The monsoons break there with full fury, right in the beginning of June. This month as a whole has good rains. (ii) The monsoon also strikes these places directly. Their location helps them set the first and full impact of the monsoon currents.
(i) The monsoons break there with full fury, right in the beginning of June.
This month as a whole has good rains.
(ii) The monsoon also strikes these places directly. Their location helps them
set the first and full impact of the monsoon currents.
(i) In the month of October, day temperatures are high, nights are cool and pleasant. The land is still moist. (ii) Owing to the conditions of high temperature and humidity, the weather becomes oppressive during the day.
(i) In the month of October, day temperatures are high, nights are cool and
pleasant. The land is still moist.
(ii) Owing to the conditions of high temperature and humidity, the weather
becomes oppressive during the day.
What are the six major controls of the crimate of world?
(i) Latitude: Due to the round shape of the Earth, the amount of solar energy received varies according to latitude. As a result, air temperature decreases from the equator towards the poles. (ii) Altitude: As one moves up to the higher altitudes, the atmosphere becomes less dense and temperature deRead more
(i) Latitude: Due to the round shape of the Earth, the amount of solar energy received varies according to latitude. As a result, air temperature decreases from the equator towards the poles.
See less(ii) Altitude: As one moves up to the higher altitudes, the atmosphere becomes less dense and temperature decreases. Therefore, hills are the cooler during summers.
(iii) Pressure and winds: Pressure and winds system of an area depend on the latitude and altitude of the place. Thus, it influences the temperature and rainfall pattern.
(iv) Distance from the sea: If the region is close to the sea, it makes the temperature moderate but if it is away from the sea, it experiences extreme weather conditions.
(v) Ocean currents: Ocean currents along with the onshore winds affect the climate of a coastal area. Any coastal area with warm or cold currents flowing past it, will become warm or cold if the winds are onshore.
(vi) Relief: High mountains act as barriers for cold and hot winds. They may also cause precipitation if they lie in the path of rain-bearing winds. The leeward side of mountains remains dry, whereas the windward side is able to receive rain.
What are the variations in precipitation in India?
(i) There are variations not only in the form and types of precipitation but also in its amount and the seasonal distribution. (ii) Precipitation is mostly in the form of snowfall in the upper parts of the Himalayas but it rains over the rest of the country. (iii) The annual precipitation varies froRead more
(i) There are variations not only in the form and types of precipitation but also in its amount and the seasonal distribution.
See less(ii) Precipitation is mostly in the form of snowfall in the upper parts of the Himalayas but it rains over the rest of the country.
(iii) The annual precipitation varies from 400 cm in Meghalaya to less than 10 cm in Ladakh and western Rajasthan.
(iv) Most parts of the country receive rainfall from June to September but some parts like the Tamil Nadu coast gets most of its rains during October and November.
Q. What are the variations in Indian temperature?
(i) In summer the maximum temperature goes up to 50'C in some part of Rajasthan. (ii) Whereas it may be around 20'C in Pehalgam in Jammu and Kashmir. (iii) The night temperature at Drass in Jammu and Kashmir may be as low as minus 45'C. (iv) Thiruvananthapuram, on the other hand may have a temperatuRead more
(i) In summer the maximum temperature goes up to 50’C in some part of Rajasthan.
See less(ii) Whereas it may be around 20’C in Pehalgam in Jammu and Kashmir.
(iii) The night temperature at Drass in Jammu and Kashmir may be as low as minus 45’C.
(iv) Thiruvananthapuram, on the other hand may have a temperature of 20’C in the Thar Desert, the day temperature may rise to 50’C and drop to 15’C the same night.
(vi) On the other hand there is hardly any difference in the day and night temperatures in Andaman and Nicobar islands or in Kerala.
Why has Leh moderate precipitation almost throughout the year?
Leh is also called a cold desert. (i) Leh has moderate precipitation almost throughout the year because of its topographical location. (ii) It lies on the landlocked high Ladakh plateau, beyond the Himalayas. (iii) The local precipitation is very less, but it is well distributed in the form of rainsRead more
Leh is also called a cold desert.
See less(i) Leh has moderate precipitation almost throughout the year because of
its topographical location.
(ii) It lies on the landlocked high Ladakh plateau, beyond the Himalayas.
(iii) The local precipitation is very less, but it is well distributed in the form
of rains in summers and snowfall in winters’
How does Delhi receive more rainfall than Jodhpur?
(i) Delhi receives more rainfall since it is better located with respect to the arrival of the monsoons and the western disturbances. (ii) It gets mild rains from both the branches of S.W. monsoons as well as the western disturbances. (iii) Jodhpur gets rains mainly from the Arabian Sea branch of thRead more
(i) Delhi receives more rainfall since it is better located with respect to the
See lessarrival of the monsoons and the western disturbances.
(ii) It gets mild rains from both the branches of S.W. monsoons as well as the
western disturbances.
(iii) Jodhpur gets rains mainly from the Arabian Sea branch of the monsoon.
Thermal heating during the summer also reduces precipitation. Winter is dry in this region.
Why is Shillong rainier than Kolkata?
(i) The Bay of Bengal branch of S.W. monsoons approaches Shillong about a week before it touches Kolkata. So, the early star-t of monsoons gives Shillong more rains. (ii) Shillong is also located on the 1500-metre high Meghalaya plateau. A sub-branch of the Bay of Bengal branch strikes it directly.Read more
(i) The Bay of Bengal branch of S.W. monsoons approaches Shillong about
See lessa week before it touches Kolkata. So, the early star-t of monsoons gives
Shillong more rains.
(ii) Shillong is also located on the 1500-metre high Meghalaya plateau.
A sub-branch of the Bay of Bengal branch strikes it directly. Here the
Garo, Khasi Hills capture the clouds like a funnel and cause heavy rains,
i.e. more than Kolkata.
Why are South West (S.W.) monsoons less rainy in Chennai?
(i) Chennai is located on the Coromandel coast. It lies in the rain shadow region of the Arabian Sea branch of S.W. monsoons. It first strikes the western coastal region and is almost exhausted by the time it reaches Chennai. (ii) The Bay of Bengal branch runs nearly parallel to the coromandal coastRead more
(i) Chennai is located on the Coromandel coast. It lies in the rain shadow
See lessregion of the Arabian Sea branch of S.W. monsoons. It first strikes the
western coastal region and is almost exhausted by the time it reaches
Chennai.
(ii) The Bay of Bengal branch runs nearly parallel to the coromandal coast.
So, it also fails to give rains to Chennai.
(iii) Besides, offshore dry winds blow over this region in the summers.
Why is July rainier in Mumbai than in Thiruvananthapuram?
(i) Mumbai is located about 10' north of Thiruvananthapuram. The monsoon leaches here in the second week of July. (ii) The first ten days of June are rainless in Mumbai, but July as a whole is very rainy for it. (iii) The monsoon breaks with full force on June I in Thiruvananthapuram' June is rainieRead more
(i) Mumbai is located about 10′ north of Thiruvananthapuram. The
See lessmonsoon leaches here in the second week of July.
(ii) The first ten days of June are rainless in Mumbai, but July as a whole is
very rainy for it.
(iii) The monsoon breaks with full force on June I in Thiruvananthapuram’
June is rainier here than July.
Why are Thiruvananthapuram and Shillong rainier in June?
(i) The monsoons break there with full fury, right in the beginning of June. This month as a whole has good rains. (ii) The monsoon also strikes these places directly. Their location helps them set the first and full impact of the monsoon currents.
(i) The monsoons break there with full fury, right in the beginning of June.
See lessThis month as a whole has good rains.
(ii) The monsoon also strikes these places directly. Their location helps them
set the first and full impact of the monsoon currents.
What do you understand by October Heat?
(i) In the month of October, day temperatures are high, nights are cool and pleasant. The land is still moist. (ii) Owing to the conditions of high temperature and humidity, the weather becomes oppressive during the day.
(i) In the month of October, day temperatures are high, nights are cool and
See lesspleasant. The land is still moist.
(ii) Owing to the conditions of high temperature and humidity, the weather
becomes oppressive during the day.