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Question
The Northern Plains of India have a Continental type of climate.
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Solution
Northern plains have continental climate because it is away from the moderating influence of the sea.
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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.
- Name two rainiest stations.
- Name two driest stations.
- Two stations with the most equable climate.
- Two stations with the most extreme climate.
- Two stations are most influenced by the Arabian branch of southwest monsoons.
- Two stations are most influenced by the Bay of Bengal branch of south-west monsoons.
- Two stations influenced by both branches of the south-west monsoons
- Two stations influenced by retreating and north-east monsoons.
- Two stations are receiving winter showers from the western disturbances.
- The two hottest stations in the months of
- February
- April
- May
- June
Describe the climatic conditions which prevail over India during different Seasons.
Why are Himalayas called perfect climate divide? Explain their two-fold functions in this regard.
Mention why does sub-continent have Tropical Monsoon climate.
Rajasthan receives very little rainfall.
Name the areas receiving very heavy rainfall on account of favourable situation of a mountain
The highest rainfall region in India is located in this state.
The average rainfall of India is about:
Now find out
Why is July rainier in Mumbai than in Thiruvananthapuram?
