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Climate

Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · Geography

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Climate of Brazil

  • Brazil has vast latitudinal extent (5°N to 33°S) causing wide climatic variations
  • Northern part near equator is hot; southern part near Tropic of Capricorn has temperate climate
  • Receives rainfall from South-East Trade winds and North-East Trade winds
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Climate of India

  • India has monsoon type climate
  • Tropic of Cancer (23½°N) passes through middle of India affecting temperatures
  • Average temperatures are higher throughout the year due to tropical location
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Comparative Analysis

  • Both countries have tropical climate but different seasonal patterns
  • Brazil: Summer (Dec-Feb), Winter (Jun-Aug) - Southern Hemisphere
  • India: Summer (Mar-May), Winter (Dec-Feb) - Northern Hemisphere
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Important Facts and Records

  • Highest temperature in India: Ganganagar, Rajasthan - 50°C (June)
  • Lowest temperature in India: Kargil - (-48°C) in winter
  • Highest rainfall in world: Mawsynram (11,872mm), Cherrapunji (11,777mm)

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Brazil experiences a wide rangeThe Brazilian highlands create an obstructionIndia has a monsoonThe Himalayas act as a barrierBrazil receives rainfall from trade winds

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