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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
Fill in the blank:
The ____________ of Asia are dense and impenetrable,
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.
Name any two countries that experience Mediterranean climate
How has modernization changed the natural vegetation of the Mediterranean and steppe regions?
Fill in the blanks.
World’s highest surface temperature of 71°C has been recorded in __________ in Iran.
Fill in the blank.
__________ in Russia is the coldest region in Asia with an average temperature of 51 °C. ’
Fill in the blank.
The coniferous forests in cold temperate climate are called as _______.
On a physical map of Asia, show the different types of climate and natural vegetation
Name a few countries which enjoy the Mediterranean type of climate.
