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प्रश्न
Why are Himalayas called perfect climate divide? Explain their two-fold functions in this regard.
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उत्तर
(i) Himalayas act as a shield to protect the sub-continent from the bitter cold winds of Central Asia.
(ii) They also act as a barrier for the rain bearing winds from leaving our country.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Study the climatic data given below and answer the questions that follow:
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Temperature in °C |
12.0 | 25.5 | 26.3 | 27.1 | 30.0 | 36.2 | 36.0 | 35.9 | 30.3 | 28.4 | 21.0 | 16.6 |
| Rainfall cm | 1.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 21.0 | 25.3 | 27.2 | 24.0 | 9.4 | 1.5 | 0.4 |
1) What is the annual range of temperature of the station?
2) What is the total annual rainfall experienced by the station?
3) Why would it be correct to presume that the station lies in the interior and not on the coast?
Give geographical reasons for each of the following:
Kochi is warmer than Mumbai even though both lie on the western coast of India.
Study the climate data given below and answer the questions that follow:
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Temperature in °C |
23.1 | 24.8 | 26.5 | 29.2 | 32 | 32.8 | 33.1 | 32.1 | 30.5 | 29.3 | 28.7 | 26.1 |
| Rainfall cm | 15.3 | 10.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 4.5 | 6.1 | 10.2 | 10.5 | 20.1 | 16.8 | 19.0 |
- Calculate the annual rainfall experienced by the station.
- Suggest the name of this station, giving a reason for your answer.
- Name the season during which the rainfall is heaviest.
Which type of climate is experienced in the Northern Plains of India? State one main characteristic of this type of climate.
Why are there great variations in the climate of the Indian sub-continent.
Give an account of the distribution of annual rainfall in India.
Name the regions of moderate rainfall in India.
Give one example of ‘Rain Shadow’ areas in India.
The amount of rainfall received by ______ is 100 to 200 cm of rainfall.
Mention the temperature and rainfall conditions found suitable for tropical evergreen forest growth.
