Key Points
Key Points: Climate of Brazil
- Brazil's vast latitudinal extent causes climatic variation—hot near the Equator, cooler near the Tropic of Capricorn.
- South-East and North-East Trade Winds bring rainfall; orographic rainfall occurs along the coastal escarpments.
- The Drought Quadrilateral lies in the rain-shadow region beyond the highlands, receiving less rainfall.
- Temperature is higher in the north (Amazon region: 25–28°C), and cooler in the highlands and south.
- Tropical cyclones are rare due to weak trade wind convergence and vertical air movement near the equator.
Key Points: Climate of India
- India lies between 8°4′N and 37°6′N, giving it both tropical and temperate climates.
- It has a tropical monsoon climate with high temperatures and seasonal rainfall.
- The Tropic of Cancer divides India into southern tropical and northern temperate zones.
- The Himalayas block cold winds, and the Indian Ocean provides moisture for monsoon rains.
- In summer, south-west monsoon winds bring heavy rain to coastal and mountain areas.
- North-east monsoon winds bring some rain to the south during the retreating monsoon.
- India's diverse geography causes regional climate differences and natural disasters like floods, droughts, and cyclones.
Important Questions [11]
- Brazil gets rainfall from south-east and north-east ______ winds.
- What is the rainshadow region in Brazil called?
- Give geographical reasons: The northeastern part of the Brazilian Highlands receives very less rainfall.
- Give geographical reasons: Snowfall doesn’t always occur in Brazil.
- Give geographical reasons. Tropical cyclones occur rarely in Brazil.
- Discuss the factors affecting climate of Brazil.
- State whether right or wrong. Rewrite the wrong sentence. India and Brazil have the same seasons at the same time.
- Choose the odd man out: Region with very high rainfall in India.
- Compare the climates of Brazil and India.
- Mark the following in the outline map of India supplied to you. Write the names. Give Index Sikkim Lakshadweep Island Chennai Port
- India’S Climate is of ______________ Type
