Differentiate between Weather and Climate.
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Climate |
Weather |
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Climate refers to the sum total of weather conditions and variations over a large area for a long period of time (more than thirty years).
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Weather refers to the state of the atmosphere over an area at any point of time.
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What are Jet streams and how do they affect the climate of India?
Why is the monsoons considered a unifying bond?
Why does the rainfall decrease from the east to the west in Northern India?
Seasonal reversal of wind direction takes place over the Indian subcontinent?
The bulk of rainfall in India is concentrated over a few months.
The Tamilnadu coast receives winter rainfall.
The delta region of the eastern coast is frequently struck by cyclones.
Parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat and the leeward side of the Western Ghats are drought prone. Why?
Describe the regional variation in the climatic conditions of India with the help of suitable examples.
Discuss the mechanism of monsoons.
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