Climate & Clima...

Which of the following correctly defines `Climate`?

What will happen if one goes from the surface of the earth to higher altitudes?

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the climate of India?

(i) The climate of India is described as the `polar` type.
(ii) The climate of India has characteristics of tropical as well as subtropical climates.
(iii) Precipitation in the upper parts of the Himalayas Occurs mostly in the form of snowfall.

Why does India experience milder winters than Central Asia?

What is the reason behind the origin of the north easterly winds in India?

Which of following statement(s) is/are correct about the winds in India?

(i) Southwest Monsoon winds blow over the warm oceans, gather moisture and bring widespread rainfall over the mainland of India.
(ii) Subtropical westerly jet streams are located approximately over 10° – 15° north latitude.
(iii) Subtropical easterly jet stream blows over peninsular India

Match two following according to the arrival of the monsoon in India.

Which of the following is/are correct about the onset of the Monsoon in India?

(i) The duration of the monsoon is between 50-80 days from early June to mid-August.
(ii) With the arrival of monsoon, the normal rainfall increases suddenly.
(iii) The monsoon arrives at the southern tip of the Indian Peninsula by the first week of June.

Which of the following is not true about cold weather season in India?

(i) January and February are the coldest months in the northern part of India.
(ii) During the winter season, the southeast trade winds prevail over the country.
(iii) Winter rainfall has immense importance for the cultivation of `Rabi` crops.

The weather in winter season is normally marked by