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Give reasons for the following:
The Northern Plains of India have a continental type of climate.
Give a geographical reason for the following:
The Northern Plains of India have a Continental type of climate.
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Solution
The Northern Plains of India have a continental type of climate as these Plains lie in the interior of the continent and are located far away from the moderating influence of the sea. Thus, the summers are extremely hot and winters are extremely cold.
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