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Question
The northern plains of India do not freeze in winter.
Solution
The Himalayas prevent the bitterly cold winds of the north from entering into India and helps to keep the temperature of the northern plains at a moderate level.
RELATED QUESTIONS
Study the climatic data provided in the table below for a city A in India and answer the questions that follow :
| City | T/R | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
| A | T | -8 | -3 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 0 | -7 |
| R | 10 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
T = Mean monthly temperature in degree Celsius (°C).
R = Average monthly rainfall in millimeters (mm).
(i) What is the cause of low rainfall in station A?
(ii) Calculate the range of temperature of this station.
Continental climate is experienced by ______.
Retreating monsoon winds flow from ______.
The mountain which stands parallel to the direction of the south-west monsoon wind.
Climate of India is affected by ______.
Distinguish between
Weather and Climate
What is the weather?
Name the factors determining the climate of India.
The climate and weather conditions in India are governed by the three-atmosphere conditions. Name them.
What are the three important factors which influence the mechanism of Indian weather?
