Climate Module 2: India's Natural Environment
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What is the local name for thunderstorms in West Bengal?

  • Kaal Baisakhi (correct)
  • Pre-monsoon Showers
  • South-West Monsoon
  • Mango Showers

    • What is the main benefit of pre-monsoon showers in Kerala and Karnataka?

  • Early ripening of mangoes (correct)
  • Preparation of fields for Kharif season
  • Relief from scorching heat
  • Advancement of South-West monsoon season

    • During which months does the advancing South-West monsoon season occur?

  • June to September (correct)
  • April to June
  • May to July
  • March to May

    • What is the direction of the wind during the advancing South-West monsoon season?

    <p>From South-West to North-East</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason for the intensification of the monsoon trough over north India by the end of May?

    <p>High temperature in the region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do farmers wait for during the advancing South-West monsoon season?

    <p>Preparation of fields for the next cropping season</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the latitude that divides India into two heat zones?

    <p>28°</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sea is located to the west of India as shown in the map?

    <p>Arabian Sea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mountain range has the highest rainfall in India?

    <p>Western Ghats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What season does the Bay of Bengal experience tropical cyclones?

    <p>Retreating monsoon season</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the seasonal wind pattern shown on the map?

    <p>Winter Monsoon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which island group is located in the Bay of Bengal?

    <p>Andaman and Nicobar Islands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region in India experiences a decrease in rainfall as you move from the coast to the interior?

    <p>Peninsular region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the scale of the map in kilometres?

    <p>1:400</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of winds are monsoons also known as?

    <p>Seasonal winds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does India experience uneven rainfall distribution?

    <p>Due to its unique geographical location</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a part of the Indian mainland?

    <p>Lakshadweep</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following regions receives the maximum rainfall in India?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the map shown in Figure 10.1?

    <p>To show the climate zones of India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the longitude of the westernmost point of India according to the map?

    <p>68°</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of North-East India's rainfall pattern?

    <p>Rainfall increases with altitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which month would Shillong be the coolest in?

    <p>December</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which months are characterized as the post-monsoon season?

    <p>October and November</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the monsoonal trough over North-West India during the post-monsoon season?

    <p>It becomes weaker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the weather in Northern plains during the month of October?

    <p>Hot and humid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of storms develop in the Bay of Bengal during the post-monsoon season?

    <p>Cyclonic storms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which rivers are affected by the cyclonic storms in the deltas?

    <p>Mahanadi, Godavari, and Krishna</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the temperature in North India during September-October?

    <p>It decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the weather become pleasant in Northern plains towards the end of October?

    <p>Due to a decrease in temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What replaces the monsoonal trough over North-West India during the post-monsoon season?

    <p>A high-pressure system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following cities receives rain for 4 months?

    <p>Delhi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the seasonal winds that bring rain?

    <p>Seasonal Winds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region receives less rainfall due to dry monsoon winds?

    <p>South-Central part</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the period of the Kharif season?

    <p>June and July</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the time period of the pre-monsoon season?

    <p>March to May</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to changes in the monsoon pattern?

    <p>Retreating monsoon season</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Climate Zones in India

    • India is divided into two heat zones by a significant latitude.
    • This latitude is also the season for localized thunderstorms.

    Monsoon Seasons

    • Advancing South West Monsoon Season: June to September, people wait for the rains to bring relief from scorching heat.
    • The general direction of the wind during this season is from South-West to North-East.
    • Retreating or Post Monsoon Season: October and November, temperatures decrease in north India, and monsoonal trough becomes weak.
    • In October, the weather remains humid and warm due to high temperature and moist land.

    Cyclones and Storms

    • Tropical cyclones in the Bay of Bengal usually occur during Retreating monsoon season.
    • These storms create havoc in coastal areas of Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu, especially in the deltas of Mahanadi, Godavari, and Krishna rivers.

    Rainfall Distribution in India

    • Rainfall in India is highly uneven over a period of time in a year.
    • In Northern plains, rainfall decreases as you move from East to West.
    • In peninsular region, rainfall decreases from coast to interior parts.
    • In North-East India, rainfall increases with altitude.
    • India has both the rainiest and driest places in the world.

    Areas of Heavy Rainfall

    • Maximum rainfall in India occurs in:
      • Western coast
      • Sub Himalayan regions of north-east
      • Garo, Khasi, and Jaintia hills of Meghalaya

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