Climate
Chapter 4: Climate
- Describe the importance of himalayas Importance of Himalayas: The Himalayas acts as a barrier protecting the great Plains of India from the cold winds of Central Asia during the... 2
- d) Compare the climates of Brazil and India. Brazil India 1. Climate is of tropical type Monsoon type of climate 2. The temperature is comparatively higher in the northern part and lowe... 1
- (c) Discuss the factors affecting climate of Brazil. Brazil experiences wide range of climatic variations due to its vast latitudinal extent, proximity to the Equator, presence of the Atlantic... 1
- (b) Explain the importance of the Himalayas and the Indian Ocean with respect to the climate of India. The importance of Himalayas and the Indian Ocean with respect to the climate of India can be explained as follows : The Indian Ocean and Him... 2
- (a) Describe in brief the changes occurring in the climatic conditions of India while going from south to north The diversity in climatic conditions of India is due to the latitudinal location and altitude of the place. The Indian Ocean at south side a... 1
- (f) India receives precipitation from the North-East Monsoon winds too. India receives most of its precipitation from the southwest monsoon winds. These winds enter the mainland of India from the southern regions... 1
- (e) There is not much difference in the range of temperature in Manaus. Manaus is located to the north of Brazil and close to the Equator. This region receives perpendicular rays of the sun throughout the year. I... 1
- (d) Tropical cyclones occur rarely in Brazil. In the northern coastal region near equator, the differences in the temperatures are negligible. In this region, the winds move vertically.... 1
- (c) Convectional type of rainfall is not prominent in India. Convectional rains are a feature of the equatorial regions and the equator passes through the northern part of Brazil. Due to the intense he... 1
- (b) Snowfall doesn’t always occur in Brazil. Brazil is a tropical country. It normally does not receive snowfall. Brazil is not located in the polar region. Most of its part is located... 1
- (a) The northeastern part of Brazilian Highlands receives very less rainfall. Parts of the Brazilian highlands extend upto the northern coast. The winds blowing from the Southern Atlantic Ocean in the southeast and the... 1
- Q2 State whether right or wrong. Rewrite the wrong sentences (a) The fact that Brazil lies on the (a) The fact that Brazil lies on the equator affects its climate in a big way. Answer: Right (b) India and Brazil have the same seasons at t... 1
- Q1 Write the names of the States/Regions in appropriate columns : States/RegionsIndiaBrazil High rainfallWestern Ghats, Eastern Himalayas, GoaTocantins, Rio Grande Do Sul, Roraima Moderate rainfallBihar, Ea... 1