Non-verbal to verbal: Read the information given in the following tree-diagram and write two short paragraphs based on it. Give a suitable title to your write up: - English (Second/Third Language)

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Read the information given in the following tree-diagram and write two short paragraphs based on it. Give a suitable title to your write up:

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Seasonal Dynamics and Cultural Adaptations

The Rainy season unfolds from June to September, bringing with it a refreshing coolness and the necessary moisture for crops such as Bajra, Peanuts, Corn, and Soybean to flourish. During these months, the landscape is washed anew, and the air is filled with the petrichor of fresh rains. People adjust to the rainy weather, typically carrying umbrellas and raincoats as they develop the wet streets and fields.

Winter lasts from October to January, bringing cooler and drier weather. This is an important phase for crops such as Jowar, wheat, gramme, and sugarcane. As the temperature dropped, people covered up in sweaters, warm garments, gloves, and scarves to stay warm. Following the winter season, the summer season lasts from February until May. Its hot and sunny weather promotes the cultivation of groundnuts, sunflowers, onions, and peanuts. To deal with the extreme heat, individuals wear protective gear such as caps, sunglasses, and white clothing to reflect the sun's rays and remain calm.

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1986 : Ph.D in Aerospace Engineering – University of Colorado
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Kalpana Chawla : The first Indian woman in space.
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Schooling : Tagore Bal Niketan, Karnal (1976). B.E from Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh.
1984 : Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering – University of Texas
1986 : Ph.D in Aerospace Engineering – University of Colorado
1995 : Picked up for the space programme by NASA.
1997 : Became the first Indian American in space
January 2003 : Went abroad her second space shuttle Columbia to study the outer atmosphere of the sun.
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