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Get startedWhy is India’s climate called a Tropical Monsoon Climate?
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India’s climate is called a Tropical Monsoon Climate because seasonal winds reverse their direction every six months and bring a distinct rainy season. Hot summers, a rainy monsoon season, and mild wi…
What is the meaning of the word monsoon?
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The word monsoon comes from the Arabic word Mausim, meaning season. It refers to seasonal winds that reverse direction every six months. This reversal controls much of India’s rainfall pattern.
How does the Tropic of Cancer influence India’s climate?
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The Tropic of Cancer passes through 8 states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram. It divides India into the North Temperate Zone and the Sout…
What is the importance of the Himalayas in India’s climate?
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The Himalayas block bitter cold winds from Siberia from entering India. They also force the southwest monsoon winds to rise and shed moisture, causing heavy rainfall in the North-East and the Indo-Gan…
Explain the effect of altitude on temperature in India.
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Temperature decreases with increasing altitude at the rate of t°C for every 166 m. This means higher places are cooler than plains. For example, mountain regions remain much colder than low-lying area…
What is equable climate? Give an example of where it is found in India.
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Equable climate means a climate that is neither too hot in summer nor too cold in winter. Coastal areas have this kind of climate because the sea moderates temperature. Mumbai, Goa and Chennai are exa…
Why do interior parts of India have an extreme climate?
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Interior areas are far from the sea, so they do not get the moderating effect of land and sea breezes. As a result, summers are very hot and winters are very cold. This is called extreme or continenta…
What role do the Western Disturbances play in India’s climate?
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Western disturbances are extra-tropical storms originating in the Mediterranean region. They enter India after crossing Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan. They bring winter rain to Punjab and Haryana and…
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