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Give reasons for the following:
When the Malabar Coast is receiving heavy rainfall in July, the Tamil Nadu coast is comparatively dry.
Concept: Distribution of Rainfall
Give reasons for the following:
The Northern Plains of India have a continental type of climate.
Concept: Factors Affecting the Indian Climate
Study the climate data given below and answer the questions that follow:
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Temperature in °C |
23.1 | 24.8 | 26.5 | 29.2 | 32 | 32.8 | 33.1 | 32.1 | 30.5 | 29.3 | 28.7 | 26.1 |
| Rainfall cm | 15.3 | 10.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 4.5 | 6.1 | 10.2 | 10.5 | 20.1 | 16.8 | 19.0 |
- Calculate the annual rainfall experienced by the station.
- Suggest the name of this station, giving a reason for your answer.
- Name the season during which the rainfall is heaviest.
Concept: Distribution of Rainfall
What type of wind is ‘Monsoon’? What is its direction during summer?
Concept: Seasons of India > Southwest Monsoon or Rainy Season
Mention two characteristics of the Indian monsoon.
Concept: Seasons of India > Southwest Monsoon or Rainy Season
What is the atmospheric pressure condition during summer season over the central part of India?
Concept: Seasons of India > The Summer or Hot Weather Season
With reference to the summer season in India, answer the following question :
Mention the duration of the summer season in India.
Concept: Seasons of India > Southwest Monsoon or Rainy Season
Give a reason :
Goa receives heavier rainfall than Puducherry.
Concept: Seasons of India > The Summer or Hot Weather Season
Give the Reason :
Mawsynram receives the highest average annual rainfall.
Concept: Seasons of India > The Summer or Hot Weather Season
Give the Reason :
Mangaluru is cooler than Delhi in summer season.
Concept: Seasons of India > The Summer or Hot Weather Season
Study the data of distribution of temperature and rain for Station X and answer the questions that follow:
(i) Is Station X in the coastal area or in the interior of the country?
(ii) Calculate the total annual rainfall for Station X.
(iii) Name the wind that brings most of the rainfall to Station X.
Concept: Seasons of India > The Summer or Hot Weather Season
Which of the following area receives rain from the North East Monsoon?
Concept: Seasons of India > Northeast monsoon season or Retreating Monsoon
Name the seasons of India and mention the duration of each season.
Concept: Seasons of India
Why maximum rainfall in India occurs after the summer season?
Concept: Seasons of India > Southwest Monsoon or Rainy Season
Give a geographical reason for the following:
Punjab receives rainfall in winter season.
Concept: Seasons of India > Northeast monsoon season or Retreating Monsoon
Give a geographical reason for the following:
Mumbai is warmer than Delhi in the month of December.
Concept: Seasons of India > The Summer or Hot Weather Season
Study the climate data of Station X and answer the questions that follow:
| Month | Jan. | Feb. | Mar. | Apr. | May | June | July | Aug. | Sep. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. |
| Temperature °C | 21.0 | 21.9 | 24.3 | 27.2 | 28.0 | 26.4 | 26.1 | 25.4 | 26.0 | 26.0 | 23.8 | 21.2 |
| Rainfall in cm | 5.1 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 3.9 | 4.6 | 8.4 | 11.4 | 11.9 | 31.6 | 34.5 | 14.8 |
- Calculate the annual range of temperature of Station X.
- Name the wind that brings most of the rainfall to this station.
- On which coast of India is Station X located?
Concept: Distribution of Rainfall
Mention the temperature and rainfall conditions found suitable for its growth.
Concept: Distribution of Rainfall
What causes snowfall in Kashmir during winter?
Concept: Seasons of India > Northeast monsoon season or Retreating Monsoon
Differentiate between Southwest Monsoon and Retreating Monsoon. (Any two differences)
Concept: Seasons of India > Northeast monsoon season or Retreating Monsoon
