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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 reasons for the following:
The Northern Plains of India have a continental type of climate.
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.
Explain, giving any two reasons, why the deltas of the river Mahanadi suffer from occasional floods.
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).
- What is the cause of low rainfall in station A?
- Calculate the range of temperature of this station.
Study the Temperature-Rainfall graph of station X below and answer the questions that follow:
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- Which branch of the South West Monsoon brings, rain from the month of June to September?
Explain how the following factor affect India’s climate:
Southern Oscillation
What are the two climatic conditions required for the cultivation of ground-nuts in India?
Mention the climatic conditions required for growing coconut in India.
Why does Break in Monsoons occur?
Retreating monsoon winds flow from ______.
The most dominant factor which affects the climate of India is ______.
______ experience continental climate.
Consider the given statements and choose the correct option from the given below ones
Assertion(A): The Himalayas acts as a climatic barrier.
Reason(R): The Himalayas prevents cold winds from central Asia and keep the Indian Sub-continent warm.(Give option for this questions)
List the factors aff ecting climate of India.
What is meant by ‘normal lapse rate’?
Name the areas which receive heavy rainfall.
Retreating monsoon winds flow from ______.
Jet streams cause rainfall in ______ India.
Tamil Nadu gets its winter rainfall from the ______ winds.
Which are the regions that receive heavy rainfall and flood prone in India?
Name the factors affecting the climate of India.
Give reasons for the following topic:
The relief of India has a great bearing on the climate.
What are the three important factors which influence the mechanism of Indian weather?
Which type(s) of cyclones cause rainfall in north-western India during winter? Where do they originate?
