Question

Explain three features of the monsoon rain?

Answer 1

they are erratic,uneven and unpredictable

Answer 2

Answer:

1) The monsoon is often irregular and in its arrival and retreat.

2) The rainfall is unevenly distributed. Certain regions lying on the windward slopes of the mountains receive heavy rain while those in the rain shadow area receives less.

3) The amount of rain varies annually.

4) The rainfall is concentrated within 3 months of the year.

5) The alternation of dry and wet spells very in intensity. At one place the rainfall is very heavy causing floods while at another place it might have some famines.