Question

(a) Name the factors which affect the climate of a place (b) Mention two characteristics of the south-West Monsoon​

Answer 1

Hint:The five main factors which affect the climate of a region are Latitude, Altitude, relief, currents and winds and distance from the sea. Complete answer: Latitude: Climate of a region depends on the latitude where it lies. ... These currents develop in the upper layers of the atmosphere.

Two important characteristics of the Southwest monsoon rainfall are: It is influenced by the mountains and relief features of the country. For example, the western slopes of the Western Ghats get heavy rainfall while the eastern slopes get scanty rainfall as the latter lies on the leeward side of the Western Ghats.

Answer 2

Explanation:

a) The five main factors which affect the climate of a region are Latitude, Altitude, relief, currents and winds and distance from the sea.

b)Two characteristics of the South-West Monsoon are-

• This season lasts from June to September.
• Winds blow from sea to land and are moisture laden winds