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प्रश्न
What is the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone?
What is the ITCZ?
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उत्तर
The Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is a low-pressure area near the equator where the trade winds from the Northern and Southern Hemispheres converge. This convergence causes warm, moist air to rise, leading to cloud formation, heavy rainfall, and thunderstorms.
In summer, the ITCZ shifts northward (around 20° to 25° N) and is known as the monsoon trough, playing a key role in the development of the southwest monsoon in India. In winter, the ITCZ moves southward, and winds reverse, leading to the northeast monsoon. The ITCZ plays a crucial role in shaping tropical climates and weather patterns.
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Give two ways by which the trees that are found here have adapted to the climate.
Explain two factors that effect the climate of India giving a suitable example for each.
State the main factors that affect the climate of Indian sub-continent.
Name the state in India through which the standard meridian of India and the Tropic of Cancer pass covering the longest distance.
Give a geographical reason for the following:
The northern plains of India do not freeze in winter.
Kochi has a lesser annual range of temperature than Agra.
Study the temperature and rainfall graph of station X given below and answer the questions that follow:
- Is the location of station X inland or coastal?
- What is the cause of a sudden fall of temperature in July, even though it is a summer month?
- Mention one main feature of the climate experienced by the station X.
Study the climatic data provided in the table below for a city A in India and answer the questions that follow:
| City | T/R | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
| A | T | -8 | -3 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 0 | -7 |
| R | 10 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
T = Mean monthly temperature in degree Celsius (°C).
R = Average monthly rainfall in millimeters (mm).
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- Calculate the range of temperature of this station.
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Why does Break in Monsoons occur?
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Retreating monsoon winds flow from ______.
The most dominant factor which affects the climate of India is ______.
The mountain which stands parallel to the direction of the south-west monsoon wind.
The ______ prevents the cold polar winds blowing from Central Asia.
The cold polar winds from Central Asia is prevented by the ______.
Jet streams cause rainfall in ______ India.
The South-east trade wind blow from over ______land in summer.
What is the weather?
Name the factors affecting the climate of India.
The climate and weather conditions in India are governed by the three-atmosphere conditions. Name them.
Give reasons for the following topic:
The relief of India has a great bearing on the climate.
What are the major determinants of the climate of a place? Explain them.
Which type(s) of cyclones cause rainfall in north-western India during winter? Where do they originate?
