(i) The Inter Tropical convergence Zone is a trough of low pressure in equatorial latitudes. (ii) This is where the north-west and the south-east trade winds converge. (iii) This convergence zone lies more or less parallel to the equator but moves north or south with the apparent movement of the SunRead more
(i) The Inter Tropical convergence Zone is a trough of low pressure in
equatorial latitudes.
(ii) This is where the north-west and the south-east trade winds converge.
(iii) This convergence zone lies more or less parallel to the equator but moves
north or south with the apparent movement of the Sun.
(i) Kaal Baisakhi: It is a calamity for the month of Baisakh. These are thunderstorms associated with violent winds, torrential rains often accompanied by hail. (ii) Mango Showers: Towards the close of the summer season, pre-monsoon showers are common especially in Kerala and Karnataka. Since they hRead more
(i) Kaal Baisakhi: It is a calamity for the month of Baisakh. These are
thunderstorms associated with violent winds, torrential rains often
accompanied by hail.
(ii) Mango Showers: Towards the close of the summer season, pre-monsoon
showers are common especially in Kerala and Karnataka. Since they
help in the early ripening of mangoes, they are called Mango Showers.
(i) They occur during the monsoon, as well as in October and November. (ii) These disturbances affect the eastern coastal regions of India. (iii) They originate over the Andaman sea and are often very destructive.
(i) They occur during the monsoon, as well as in October and November.
(ii) These disturbances affect the eastern coastal regions of India.
(iii) They originate over the Andaman sea and are often very destructive.
Coriolis force is an apparent force caused by the Earth's rotation. It is responsible for deflecting winds towards the right in the northern hemisphere and towards the left in the southern hemisphere. Under the effect of coriolis force, the trade winds moving from sub-tropical high pressure belts toRead more
Coriolis force is an apparent force caused by the Earth’s rotation. It is
responsible for deflecting winds towards the right in the northern hemisphere
and towards the left in the southern hemisphere.
Under the effect of coriolis force, the trade winds moving from sub-tropical
high pressure belts to equational low pressure belts become north-east
trade winds in the northern hemisphere and south-east trade winds in the
southern hemisphere. As a result, they bring heavy rainfall to the east coast
and the west coast remains dry.
(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.
Give a brief note on the ‘lnter Tropical Convergence Zone’.
(i) The Inter Tropical convergence Zone is a trough of low pressure in equatorial latitudes. (ii) This is where the north-west and the south-east trade winds converge. (iii) This convergence zone lies more or less parallel to the equator but moves north or south with the apparent movement of the SunRead more
(i) The Inter Tropical convergence Zone is a trough of low pressure in
See lessequatorial latitudes.
(ii) This is where the north-west and the south-east trade winds converge.
(iii) This convergence zone lies more or less parallel to the equator but moves
north or south with the apparent movement of the Sun.
Define Kaal Baisakhi and. Mango Showers.
(i) Kaal Baisakhi: It is a calamity for the month of Baisakh. These are thunderstorms associated with violent winds, torrential rains often accompanied by hail. (ii) Mango Showers: Towards the close of the summer season, pre-monsoon showers are common especially in Kerala and Karnataka. Since they hRead more
(i) Kaal Baisakhi: It is a calamity for the month of Baisakh. These are
See lessthunderstorms associated with violent winds, torrential rains often
accompanied by hail.
(ii) Mango Showers: Towards the close of the summer season, pre-monsoon
showers are common especially in Kerala and Karnataka. Since they
help in the early ripening of mangoes, they are called Mango Showers.
What are Tropical cyclones?
(i) They occur during the monsoon, as well as in October and November. (ii) These disturbances affect the eastern coastal regions of India. (iii) They originate over the Andaman sea and are often very destructive.
(i) They occur during the monsoon, as well as in October and November.
See less(ii) These disturbances affect the eastern coastal regions of India.
(iii) They originate over the Andaman sea and are often very destructive.
What is the coriolis force? Describe briefly its effect on the world climate.
Coriolis force is an apparent force caused by the Earth's rotation. It is responsible for deflecting winds towards the right in the northern hemisphere and towards the left in the southern hemisphere. Under the effect of coriolis force, the trade winds moving from sub-tropical high pressure belts toRead more
Coriolis force is an apparent force caused by the Earth’s rotation. It is
See lessresponsible for deflecting winds towards the right in the northern hemisphere
and towards the left in the southern hemisphere.
Under the effect of coriolis force, the trade winds moving from sub-tropical
high pressure belts to equational low pressure belts become north-east
trade winds in the northern hemisphere and south-east trade winds in the
southern hemisphere. As a result, they bring heavy rainfall to the east coast
and the west coast remains dry.
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.