Topography refers to the physical features of a land area, including mountains, hills, valleys, plains, slopes and coasts. It affects climate, water flow, vegetation and human settlement patterns. Topography influences how wind and rain move through a region and shape ...
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The flat topography of the Thar Desert offers no natural barrier to block hot, dry winds. As a result, the region experiences intense heat, dryness and low rainfall. The openness of the land worsens arid conditions and contributes to frequent ...
The Himalayas act as a natural barrier, blocking icy winds from Central Asia. Without this mountain range, India’s northern plains would be much colder in winter. The Himalayas help maintain India’s subtropical climate by preventing cold desert winds from entering ...
When dry winds blow, they raise temperatures and reduce humidity, often causing droughts or heat waves. Moist winds from the sea bring humidity and can lead to rainfall when they cool and condense. Thus, wind type affects temperature, moisture and ...
Punjab and Rajasthan receive hot, dry winds from the west in summer. These winds travel across deserts like Arabia and Afghanistan, increasing temperatures and causing heat waves. They lower humidity and create arid conditions, often making summer extremely harsh in ...