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प्रश्न
Give reason as to why.
Seasonal reversal of wind direction takes place over the Indian subcontinent?
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उत्तर
The seasonal reversal of wind direction over the Indian subcontinent is the result of the Coriolis force. It is an apparent force caused by the Earth's rotation. The Coriolois force is responsible for deflecting winds towards the right in the northern hemisphere and towards the left in the southern hemisphere.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Choose the right answer from the alternative given below.
Which one of the following characterises the cold weather season in India?
Give geographical reasons:
Convectional type of rainfall is not prominent in India.
We wear cotton during ______.
In the upper layers of the troposphere ______ are found.
Shrub vegetation is found in ______.
Match the following.
| 1. | WesternGhats, karnataka | Alpine forest |
| 2. | Great Plains- Punjab | Tidel forest |
| 3. | East Rajasthan, Haryana | Tropical Evergreen Forest |
| 4. | Eastern Part of Himalayas | Tropical Deciduous forest |
| 5. | Ganga- Brahmputra | Tropical Dry forest |
What are the main causes that have created a major threat to the natural environment?
On an outline map of India, show the following.
- Areas receiving rainfall over 400 cm.
- Areas receiving less than 20 cm of rainfall.
- The direction of the south-west monsoon over India.
Why houses in Assam are built on stilts?
Choose the odd man out:
Region with very high rainfall in India.
