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प्रश्न
Describe the climatic conditions in Asia from October to March.
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उत्तर
From October to March, Asia experiences winter season as the northern hemisphere receives the slanting rays of the sun because of the tilt of the earth’s axis. The temperature falls to 0°C and even below freezing point in many parts of northern Asia. The air over the land is cold and heavy and sinks causing high pressure. The surrounding oceans and seas have higher temperature and lower pressure so the cold air
moves from land (high pressure) to sea (low pressure). These winds are dry and hence most of Asia receives no winter rainfall except South-East Asia, Japan, South-Eastern India and parts of Sri Lanka, where the same winds cross the seas
and pick up moisture. A few regions of South-West Asia receive winter rainfall from the temperate cyclones that originate over the Mediterranean Sea.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Match the following
| A. Climate Region | B. Tree Plant Species | C. Wildlife species |
| Arctic | Magnolia, Camphor | Lizards, insects |
| Equatorial | Thorny bushes, tufts of grass | Lynx, sable |
| Cold Temperate | Moss, Lichen | Pheasants peacocks |
| Warm temperate eastern margin | Ebony, Mahagony | Monkeys, apes, colourful birds |
| Mid-Latitude deserts | Pine, larch | Walruses, reindeer |
When does most of Asia receive maximum rainfall? Give a reason for your answer.
On an outline map of Asia, mark the following:
- the area affected by the monsoons
- regions of equatorial climate
- regions of the Mediterranean climate
- areas under the steppes
Fill in the blanks.
_____________ in Meghalaya receives the heaviest rainfall in the world.
Fill in the blank.
Most of the Asia receives ______ rainfall in winter.
Fill in the blanks.
India has ________ climate and ____________ forests.
Fill in the blanks.
The _____________ camel is a well-known animal of temperate grassland or __________.
Fill in the blank.
The forests of the cold temperate regions have ______trees with ________ like leaves.
Name a few countries which enjoy the Mediterranean type of climate.
Give Reasons
There is no winter in the equatorial region.
