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Climate

Himachal Pradesh Board · Class 9 · Social Science

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Climate vs Weather and Basic Concepts

  • Climate refers to sum total of weather conditions over a large area for more than 30 years
  • Weather refers to atmospheric conditions at any point of time over an area
  • Elements of weather and climate are same: temperature, atmospheric pressure, wind, humidity, precipitation
2

Temperature and Precipitation Variations in India

  • Summer temperatures: 50°C in Rajasthan desert, 20°C in Pahalgam (J&K)
  • Winter temperatures: -45°C in Drass (J&K), 22°C in Thiruvananthapuram
  • Thar Desert shows extreme daily variation: 50°C day, 15°C night
3

Climatic Controls - Six Major Factors

  • Six major controls: latitude, altitude, pressure and wind system, distance from sea (continentality), ocean currents, relief features
  • Latitude: Solar energy decreases from equator to poles due to earth's curvature
  • Altitude: Temperature decreases with height, atmosphere becomes less dense
4

Factors Affecting India's Climate

  • Latitude: Tropic of Cancer divides India - south is tropical, north is subtropical
  • Altitude: Himalayas (6000m average) prevent cold Central Asian winds, coastal areas max 30m elevation
  • Pressure and Winds: India lies in northeast trade wind region, but monsoon reversal makes it unique

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Climate refers to the sum totalIndia has a monsoon type climateSix major factors control climateLatitude (Tropic of Cancer divides India)Cold weather season (Nov

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