Q. Consider the following:
- The offshore meteorological conditions.
- The position of the equatorial jet stream along the eastern coast of Africa.
Which of the above is/ are the factors related to intensity of rainfall over the west coast of India?
Answer:
Both 1 and 2
Notes: The intensity of rainfall over the west coast of India is related to two factors:
- (i) The offshore meteorological conditions.
- (ii) The position of the equatorial jet stream along the eastern coast of Africa.