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प्रश्न
Differentiate between the following:
Role of trade winds and westerlies in the Mediterranean region.
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उत्तर
Role of trade winds in the Mediterranean region :
- Trade winds prevail during summer.
- These blow up to about 45° latitude.
- These blow from an easterly quarter and become dry by the time they reach the western margins of the continents, cause no rainfall.
Role of westerlies in the Mediterranean region :
- Westerlies prevail during the winter season.
- These blow between 30° N latitudes.
- These reach the western coasts as onshore winds. Being moist they cause precipitation on the western margin of the continents.
संबंधित प्रश्न
What local conditions produce variation in the Mediterranean Type of climate?
State the rainfall pattern in the Mediterranean climate.
What type of vegetation is found in the Mediterranean region?
Mention the extent of Mediterranean type climate in the following:
Australia
What are the characteristics of the Mediterranean climate which makes it suitable for orchard farming? Which state of the USA is famous for orchard farming?
Which country is the world’s leading producer of grapes?
What is Viticulture? Why is it so popular in Europe?
Give reasons for the following:
Mediterranean regions receive most of their precipitation in the winter season.
Give reasons for the following:
Climate conditions in the Mediterranean region do not favour grasses.
Long Answer Question:
The Mediterranean land is known as the ‘Land of Orchards’. In this context answer the question that follows:
How is it suitable for orchard farming?
