Climate of India
Telangana Board · Class 10 · Social Studies
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What is the difference between weather and climate?
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Weather refers to the state of atmospheric conditions (sunshine, temperature, pressure, winds, humidity, clouds, precipitation) over an area at a particular time. These conditions fluctuate very often…
What is a climograph and what information does it show?
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A climograph (or climatograph) is a picture that shows the pattern of weather and climate elements for a place. It displays average monthly values of maximum temperature, minimum temperature, and rain…
Name the four main factors that influence India's climate.
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The four main climatic controls that affect India's climate are: 1. Latitude (distance from the equator), 2. Land-water relationship, 3. Altitude, 4. Upper air circulation (including jet streams).
How does latitude affect India's climate? Explain with reference to the Tropic of Cancer.
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Latitude affects temperature distribution in India. The southern part lies in the tropical belt closer to the equator and has higher average temperatures. The northern part is farther from the equator…
What is the land-water relationship and how does it moderate coastal climates?
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Land-water relationship refers to the differential heating and cooling of land and water surfaces. The ocean absorbs and loses heat more slowly than land. This creates land and sea breezes. During the…
Why do hill stations like Shimla and Darjeeling have cooler climates than plains?
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Hill stations have cooler climates due to altitude. Temperature decreases as altitude increases. Therefore, hills and mountains have lower temperatures than locations on the plain at the same latitude…
What are jet streams and how do they affect India's climate?
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Jet streams are fast-flowing air currents in a narrow belt in the upper atmosphere, above 12,000 m. Their speed varies from about 110 km/h in summer to about 184 km/h in winter. An easterly jet stream…
Describe the characteristics of India's winter season.
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Winter in India lasts from mid-November to February, with January being the coldest month. Day temperatures sometimes drop below 10°C in several parts. Cold weather is more pronounced in northern Indi…
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