Climate — Chapter Summary
Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · Geography
Summary of Climate for Maharashtra Board Class 10 Geography. Part of the Maharashtra Board Class 10 Geography syllabus.
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Overview
Notice how latitude, altitude, winds, and relief shape temperature and rainfall in Brazil and India. Brazil shows a wide climatic variation because of its vast north-south extent, while India shows a strong monsoon pattern because of the Tropic of Cancer, the Himalayas, and the Indian Ocean. Count t
Key Concepts
Brazil experiences hot climate near
Brazil experiences hot climate near the equator and temperate climate near the Tropic of Capricorn because of its vast latitudinal extent. India is a
Higher places are cooler than lowlands
Higher places are cooler than lowlands. The Brazilian Highlands are cooler than nearby low regions. In India, the Himalayas block cold winds from the
Brazil gets rainfall from the South
Brazil gets rainfall from the South-East Trade Winds and the North-East Trade Winds. The escarpments of the Brazilian Highlands obstruct sea winds and
India receives rainfall mainly from
India receives rainfall mainly from the South-West Monsoon. In summer, low pressure develops in Punjab plains and the Thar Desert because of high temp
After crossing the Himalayas
After crossing the Himalayas, the monsoon winds return from the north-east towards the Indian Ocean. This is the Retreating Monsoon season in India, a
Learning Objectives
- Identify the main factors that control climate in Brazil and India
- Explain how latitude and altitude affect temperature
- Describe how winds and relief cause rainfall
- Compare the climates of Brazil and India
- Locate wet, dry, hot, cold, and rain-shadow regions
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