Indian Climate Flashcards

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What is India climate type ?

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Hot monsoonal climate which is prevalent in south and southeast Asia.

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Regional variations in Indian climate are expressed/visible in …..

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Wind patterns, temperature, rainfall,
Rhythm of seasons and degree of wetness and dryness.

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Factors determining climate of India grouped into

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Factors related to
1. Location and relief
2. Air Pressure and wind

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Factors related to location and relief are

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  1. Latitude
  2. Altitude
  3. Himalayan mountains
  4. Distance from the sea
  5. Distribution of land and water
  6. Relief
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Factors related to air Pressure and wind are

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  1. Distribution of air Pressure and wind on earth
  2. Upper air circulation and inflow of different air masses and jet streams
  3. Inflow of western cyclonic disturbance during winter and tropical depression during south west monsoon period
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