Question

G. Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) Questions:

Observe the relief map of India and explain these sides of the Himalayan mountain ranges and Western Ghats, and state their importance.

(i) Windward side.

(ii) Rainshadow side.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

1. Himalayan mountain

• the Himalayan mountain's windward side is the place where the south east monsoon winds get obstructed and they start their return journey thus many places receive rainfall.
• The rainshadow region is causes because the southwest monsoon winds are obstructed hence it rains less in the northern part of Himalayan mountain

1. Western ghats

• the windward side of the western ghats receives more rainfall that is in the coastal region
• however the windward side receives less rainfall

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