Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
What is the name given to the climate of India? Mention any two factors responsible for such a type of climate.
Advertisements
Solution
India has a tropical monsoon type of climate. It is because India lies in the tropical belt, and its climate is deeply influenced by the monsoon winds.
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
Explain two factors that effect the climate of India giving a suitable example for each.
Study the climatic data provided in the table below for a city A in India and answer the questions that follow:
| City | T/R | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
| A | T | 20 | 23 | 26 | 32 | 35 | 39 | 34 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 24 | 21 |
| R | 14 | 23 | 27 | 42 | 121 | 231 | 300 | 306 | 289 | 160 | 34 | 5 |
T = Mean monthly temperature in degree Celsius (°C).
R = Average monthly rainfall in millimeters (mm).
- Mention two main features of the climate experienced by station A.
- Calculate the annual rainfall for station A.
The mountain which stands parallel to the direction of the south-west monsoon wind.
______ experience continental climate.
What are ‘jet streams’?
Write a short note on ‘Monsoon wind’.
Name the areas which receive heavy rainfall.
Name the factors determining the climate of India.
What is the role of Jet stream regarding the climate of India?
What are the major determinants of the climate of a place? Explain them.
