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Question
Study the Temperature-Rainfall graph of station X below and answer the questions that follow :
(a) Is the location of station X Inland or coastal ? Give a reason for your answer.
(b) Which branch of the South West Monsoon brings, rain from the month of June to September?
Solution
(a) Yes, it is Coastal: The annual range of temperature is only 6°C. The area is influenced by the moderating influence of the sea.
(b) The Arabian sea branch of south-west monsoon.
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