Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
The North East Monsoons bring almost no rain to most of India.
Advertisements
Solution
The North-East Monsoon is a dry wind blowing from the Asian landmass. It collects moisture from the Bay of Bengal. It brings less rain to east India, Chennai coast.
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
Give a reason for each of the following:
Central Maharashtra gets less rainfall than the coastal area of Maharashtra.
Give geographical reasons for each of the following:
Kochi is warmer than Mumbai even though both lie on the western coast of India.
Mention the geographical reason for the following:
Mangalore is not cold even in the month of December.
Give an account of the distribution of annual rainfall in India.
‘Rainfall decreases as one travels up the Ganges Valley.’ Why?
Mumbai receives rainfall in the summer season while Chennai receives rainfall from October to December. Why?
Give one example of ‘Rain Shadow’ areas in India.
In India, 85% of the rain is received from the ______.
Study the climate data of Station X and answer the questions that follow:
| Month | Jan. | Feb. | Mar. | Apr. | May | June | July | Aug. | Sep. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. |
| Temperature °C | 21.0 | 21.9 | 24.3 | 27.2 | 28.0 | 26.4 | 26.1 | 25.4 | 26.0 | 26.0 | 23.8 | 21.2 |
| Rainfall in cm | 5.1 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 3.9 | 4.6 | 8.4 | 11.4 | 11.9 | 31.6 | 34.5 | 14.8 |
- Calculate the annual range of temperature of Station X.
- Name the wind that brings most of the rainfall to this station.
- On which coast of India is Station X located?
Mention the temperature and rainfall conditions found suitable for its growth.
