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Explain the causes of the Indian Monsoon.
Monsoon means seasonal reversal of winds which brings rainfall due to moisturised winds passing over water bodies. Indian Monsoon is the seasonal phenomenon caused by the differences of temperature and pressure over water bodies and landmass. In summer, the movement ..
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Describe the main characteristics of natural vegetation in Tropical grasslands and show how it is influenced by climate.
Tropical grasslands are known for widespread proliferation of grasses including many C4 plants, short trees and low bushes. Presence of wide range of grasses, and some grasses may grow very high known as Elephant grasses. In-between long grasses are scattered ..
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What are the factors affecting the surface temperature of oceans? Discuss the impact of difference in sea surface temperatures of the tropical western and eastern Indian Ocean upon Climate of India.
Factors affecting surface temperature of oceans are: Latitude– Surface temperature of ocean water is highest near equator and decreases as one moves towards poles. Prevailing winds– Coriolis force causes the trade winds to move from east to west on both ..
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Differentiate between "Strait"and "Isthmus". Discuss the location of two straits and two isthmuses while focus on their economic and strategic importance.
Strait is a navigable waterway that connects two large water bodies, while Isthmus is a thin strip of land that connects two larger areas of land. Importance of control over Isthmuses and Straits Control over straits and Isthmuses by a ..
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How are cold deserts formed? While giving names of three famous cold deserts in the world, describe their location.
Desert is a region of vast dryland with low precipitation. It is formed due to atmospheric conditions that prevent rain. Cold deserts are formed in temperate regions, at higher altitudes and are located at the centre of the continent. Because ..
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How are land and sea breezes formed? How these affect the microclimate of the coastal areas? Explain.
The land breeze and sea breeze are result of heating differences between land and water bodies. These are mainly observed in the coastal areas. While land breeze is the movement of wind from land towards sea, sea breeze is the ..