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The Coriolis force is an apparent force caused by the Earth's rotation. It deflects winds towards the right in the northern hemisphere and towards the left in the southern hemisphere.

During winter, there is a high-pressure area north of the Himalayas, and cold dry winds blow from this region to the low-pressure areas over the oceans to the south.

The winds originate and blow over land, carrying little moisture. As a result, they bring little or no rain.

<p>In summer, a low-pressure area develops over interior Asia and northwestern India, causing a reversal of the wind direction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Coriolis force, caused by the earth's rotation, deflects winds towards the right in the northern hemisphere and towards the left in the southern hemisphere.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>During winter, high-pressure area north of the Himalayas causes cold dry winds to blow towards the low-pressure areas over the oceans to the south.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In summer, a low-pressure area develops over interior Asia and northwestern India, leading to a complete reversal of the wind direction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>India is not an arid land due to the unique pressure and wind conditions, such as the winter high-pressure area north of the Himalayas and the reversal of wind direction during summer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The winds originating and blowing over land carry little moisture, resulting in little or no rain over India.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The unique pressure and wind conditions over India lead to distinct seasonal wind patterns, influencing the climate and precipitation in the region.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Coriolis force is responsible for deflecting winds towards the right in the northern hemisphere and towards the left in the southern hemisphere.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>During winter, there is a high-pressure area north of the Himalayas. Cold dry winds blow from this region to the low-pressure areas over the oceans to the south, contributing to the wind pattern.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The unique pressure and wind conditions over India contribute to the country's climate by influencing the direction and nature of winds during different seasons, affecting the distribution of moisture and rainfall.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>India should have been an arid land based on prevailing wind conditions, but it is not due to the unique pressure and wind conditions that influence the distribution of moisture and rainfall, particularly during different seasons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In summer, a low-pressure area develops over interior Asia, as well as over northwestern India, causing a complete reversal of the direction of winds during summer.</p> Signup and view all the answers