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Rajasthan Board · Class 9 · Social Science
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Weather refers to the state of the atmosphere over an area at any point of time, while climate refers to the sum total of weather conditions and variations over a large area for a long period of time …
What does the word 'monsoon' mean and where does it come from?
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The word 'monsoon' is derived from the Arabic word 'mausim' which literally means season. Monsoon refers to the seasonal reversal in the wind direction during a year.
List the six major controls of climate.
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The six major controls of climate are: 1) Latitude, 2) Altitude, 3) Pressure and wind system, 4) Distance from the sea (continentality), 5) Ocean currents, and 6) Relief features.
How does the Tropic of Cancer affect India's climate?
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The Tropic of Cancer passes through the middle of India from the Rann of Kuchchh in the west to Mizoram in the east. Almost half of the country lies south of this line in the tropical area, while the …
What is the Coriolis force and how does it affect winds in India?
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The Coriolis force is an apparent force caused by the earth's rotation. It deflects winds towards the right in the northern hemisphere and towards the left in the southern hemisphere. This force cause…
Why doesn't India have an arid climate despite being in the region of northeast trade winds?
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Although India lies in the region of northeast trade winds that carry little moisture, it experiences a complete reversal of wind direction in summer. Air moves from the high-pressure area over the so…
During which months does the cold weather season occur in India and what are its characteristics?
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The cold weather season occurs from mid-November to February, with December and January being the coldest months. Characteristics include: temperature decreases from south to north, warm days and cold…
What are western disturbances and why are they important?
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Western disturbances are low-pressure systems that originate over the Mediterranean Sea and western Asia and move into India during winter. They cause much-needed winter rains over the plains (locally…
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