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प्रश्न
Considering the location, the extent of Brazil and India, look for the differences in the elements of climate like temperature and rainfall as per direction. Write a short note on it.
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उत्तर
The climatic conditions of India and Brazil are greatly influenced by their coastline.
- India receives its rainfall from Southwest monsoon winds whereas Brazil gets its rainfall from Southeast and Northeast trade winds.
- India experiences a tropical and subtropical climate. This is because the Tropic of Cancer passes through the centre of India.
- Northern Brazil has a hot and humid climate while Southern Brazil experiences a temperate climate. The Equator passes through the north of Brazil and the Tropic of Capricorn passes through southern Brazil.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Select the correct option and rewrite the sentence:
As the ---------------- extent of Brazil is more, there is a variety in climatic conditions.
Explain the variations found in temperatures of Brazil according to season.
State whether right or wrong. Rewrite the wrong sentence.
The fact that Brazil lies on the equator affects its climate in a big way.
State whether right or wrong. Rewrite the wrong sentence.
India and Brazil have the same seasons at the same time.
State whether right or wrong. Rewrite the wrong sentence.
Brazil gets a lot of rainfall because of the southwest monsoon winds.
Give geographical reasons:
Snowfall doesn’t always occur in Brazil.
Give geographical reasons.
There is not much difference in the range of temperature in Manaus.
Discuss the factors affecting the climate of Brazil.
Study the graphs given in Fig and answer the following questions.

- In which month is the highest temperature found in all four cities?
- In which month does it rain the most in the given cities?
- When does Brazil have its rainy season?
- Which city has the maximum range of temperature? How much is it?
- What type of climate will be found in Rio De Janerio?
Considering the various factors affecting Brazil’s climate, complete the adjoining table.
| Regions | Climatic characteristics |
| Amazon Valley | |
| Highlands | |
| Pantanal | |
| Northern Coastal region | |
| Southern Coastal region | |
| Southernmost region of Brazil |
