Sunday, October 24, 2010

CLIMATE - Part III

THE SEASONS

89. Seasonal changes are more noticeable in the ------------- areas compared to the ---------- parts of the country.
90. What are the main seasons of India?

THE COLD WEATHER SEASON (WINTER)

91. What is the duration of winter?
92. ------------ and ----------- are the coldest months in North India.
93. The temperature ------------- from the south to the north.
94. What is the average temperature of Chennai / eastern coast?
95. What is the average temperature of the northern plains?
96. Days are ------------ and nights are ------------.
97. ------------ is common in the north and --------------- is experienced in the slopes of Himalayas.
98. During winter -------------- winds prevail over the country.
99. The winds blow from the ----------- to the -----------.
100. Why is it dry season  during winter in most parts of the country?
101. What kind of weather prevails in the northern part of the country during winter?
102. Write notes on the cyclonic disturbances in the northern plains.
103. What is 'mahawai'? Why is it important?
104. What kind of weather prevails in the peninsular region during winter?

THE HOT WEATHER SEASON (SUMMER)

105. What is the duration of the summer season in India?
106. What is the highest temperature in March and where is it recorded?
107. What iste temperature in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh in April?
108. In summer the temperature of ------------is common in the northwestern parts.
109. In peninsulat India the temperature remains -------------.
110. The summer months experience ---------------- temperature and ---------------air pressure in the north.
111. Where does a low pressure develop during the end of May?
112. Give an account on 'loo'.
113. When do the dust stroms blow and how do they affect the climate during this season?
114. Give an account of : 'Kaal Baisakhi'.
115. What are 'mango showers' and where are they seen?

ADVANCING MONSOON (THE RAINY SEASON)

116. Write notes on the trade winds ..the changes they bring during the rainy season.
117. How does the south-west monsoon bring a total change in the weather?
118. Due to this monsoon, the Western Ghats receive very high rainfall  more than ----------- cm.
119. The maximum rainfall of this season is experienced in -------------- part of the country.
120. ------------ in the southern ranges of the Khasi Hills receives the highest average rainfall in the world.
121. What are 'breaks' in rainfall?
122. Monsoon is uncertain. True or False? Why?

RETREATING MONSOON (THE TRANSITION SEASON)

123. The duration of transiton is during the months of ---------------------------.
124. Describe the retreat of the monsoon during the transition period.
125. What is known as 'October heat'?
126. Give an account of the occurence and the movement of the cyclones during the transition period.

DISTRIBUTION OF RAINFALL

127. Rainfall is not equally distributed in the country. Explain with examples.

MONSOON AS A UNIFYING BOND

128. What are the factors responsible for a rhythmic cycle of seasons?
129. Monsoon decides the life of plants, man and animals in India. How?

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