Climate
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Get startedWhat is the difference between climate and weather?
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Climate refers to the sum total of weather conditions and variations over a large area for a long period of time (more than 30 years). Weather is the state of atmosphere over an area at any point of t…
Explain how latitude affects India's climate with examples.
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Places closer to the equator have higher temperatures. India is located between 8°4'N and 37°6'N, with the Tropic of Cancer (23½°N) passing through the central part. Areas south of this latitude have …
How does distance from the sea influence India's climate?
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The southern half of India is surrounded by sea on three sides (Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean), giving it a moderate climate - neither very hot in summer nor very cold in winter. North Indi…
What is monsoon and what does the word mean?
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The word monsoon is derived from the Arabic word 'Mausim' which means season. Monsoon refers to the seasonal reversal in wind direction during a year. In India, winds blow from northeast to southwest …
Explain the mechanism of monsoon formation in India.
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During summer, intense heating of North Indian Plains creates low pressure (monsoonal trough). The Indian Ocean remains relatively cool, creating high pressure. Air moves from high pressure (ocean) to…
What are the main characteristics of monsoons?
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1. Monsoons are irregular and not steady winds, affected by atmospheric conditions. 2. They are not equally distributed - coastal areas receive heavy rainfall while interior regions get less. 3. 'Burs…
List the four seasons of India and their duration.
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1. Cold weather season (December - February) 2. Hot weather season (March - May) 3. Advancing South-West monsoon season (June - September) 4. Post or retreating monsoon season (October - November). Ea…
Describe the main features of cold weather season in India.
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Duration: December-February. Temperature decreases from south to north (North: 12-15°C, South: 25°C). Northeast trade winds blow from land to sea, making it dry for most of India. However, Tamil Nadu …
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