Jet Streams, Coriolis Force, and Winter Season Characteristics

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In which hemisphere does the Coriolis force deflect winds towards the right?

  • Northern Hemisphere (correct)
  • Southern Hemisphere
  • None of the Hemispheres
  • Both Hemispheres

What is the speed range of jet streams as mentioned in the text?

  • 50 km/h to 100 km/h
  • 200 km/h to 300 km/h
  • 110 km/h to 184 km/h (correct)
  • 250 km/h to 400 km/h

During which season does frost commonly occur in northern India?

  • Winter Season (correct)
  • Spring Season
  • Hot Weather Season
  • Monsoon Season

What is a striking feature of the hot weather season as described in the text?

<p>'Loo' over north and northwestern India (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the temperature change from south to north during the winter season?

<p>Decreases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which region experiences snowfall in the winter season as per the text?

<p>Higher slopes of the Himalayas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do places located on the windward side of the Western Ghats receive heavy rainfall during the early monsoon season?

<p>As a result of southeast trade winds originating from the Southern oceans (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do Rajasthan and Gujarat receive scanty rainfall during the monsoon season?

<p>Due to a decrease in rainfall from east to west (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes monsoons uncertain and irregular according to the text?

<p>The periodic variation of wind systems and associated climate conditions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do southeast trade winds play in the advancement of the monsoon season?

<p>They attract low pressure conditions over the North Indian Plains (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are the western cyclonic disturbances significant for India's weather patterns?

<p>They bring winter rains over the plains and snowfall in the mountains (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do western cyclonic disturbances and monsoons differ in their impact on India's weather?

<p>Western cyclonic disturbances bring heavy rainfall while monsoons are more scattered (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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