Indian Monsoon Characteristics Quiz

Direction of Winds: Winds blow from southwest to northeast. Rainfall Pattern: Brings heavy and widespread rainfall to the Indian subcontinent.

Western Disturbances are low-pressure systems originating in the Mediterranean, influencing Indian subcontinent weather with precipitation and temperature changes.

Chennai's rainier months with less rainfall than Kochi are due to its rain shadow location on the southeastern coast, shielded by the Western Ghats, while Kochi, on the southwestern coast, is more directly exposed to monsoon winds.

<p>Shimla's cooler summer compared to Delhi is attributed to its higher elevation in the Himalayan foothills, providing a milder climate, whereas Delhi, being at a lower elevation on the plains, experiences higher summer temperatures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Central Maharashtra receives less rainfall than Western Maharashtra due to the rain shadow effect of the Western Ghats. The Ghats block moisture-laden winds, resulting in higher rainfall on the windward side (Western Maharashtra) and lower rainfall on the leeward side (Central Maharashtra).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Clay, iron, and aluminum</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>River basins and plains, such as the Indo-Gangetic plain</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Leaching, with heavy rainfall removing soluble minerals, leaving a residue rich in iron and aluminum oxides</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Khadar is more fertile due to recent alluvial deposits from floods, bringing nutrient-rich sediments</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Natural process turning organic waste into nutrient-rich soil conditioner through controlled decomposition by microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers