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 Climate of India 30 Flashcards |
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Fill in the blank: Kerala's climate is characterized by warm and moist air, while Punjab experiences a ___ climate. |
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 Continental |
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True or False: Mawsynram and Cherrapunji receive significantly less rainfall compared to Jaisalmer. |
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False. Mawsynram and Cherrapunji receive about 1100 cm of rainfall annually, while Jaisalmer receives only about 9 cm. |
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What is the diurnal temperature range in the Thar Desert? |
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The Thar Desert experiences a large diurnal temperature range, with differences between day and night temperatures ranging from 25°C to 30°C. |
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Riddle: I am a place where summer temperatures can soar above 48°C, but in winter, you can find snow. Where am I? |
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 Barmer, Rajasthan |
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What is the typical winter temperature range in Kerala? |
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 In winter, Kerala's temperatures hover around 20°C to 22°C. |
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What climatic conditions can be expected in regions close to the sea in India? |
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 Moderate, equable, and maritime climate |
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Western disturbances primarily bring what type of weather to northern India? |
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 Rainfall and snowfall |
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True or False: Ooty, being at a higher altitude, is cooler than Kochi. |
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 True |
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Fill in the blank: The shifting of pressure belts in central and western Asia causes ___ disturbances. |
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 Western |
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What happens to the temperature as one moves higher in elevation? |
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 The temperature decreases |
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True or False: The interior regions of India have mild summers and winters. |
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 False - they experience extremely hot summers and very cold winters. |
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Fill in the blank: The influence of the surrounding seas leads to a ___ climate in coastal regions. |
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 Maritime |
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Fill in the blank: During the summer, the land heats up quickly, creating ___ conditions over the land. |
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 Low-pressure |
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True or False: The winter monsoon brings heavy rainfall to the Indian subcontinent. |
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 False. The winter monsoon winds are dry and do not produce rainfall. |
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What causes the formation of high and low-pressure areas that drive monsoon winds? |
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The formation of high and low-pressure areas is caused by the difference in heating and cooling between the land and the sea. |
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