How do the location and extent of India affect its climate? Give reason by giving any four examples.
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The effect of location on climate :
India lies in the northern hemisphere. The Tropic of Cancer divides the country into two equal parts.
The northern half lies in the sub-tropical zone while the southern 11f lies in the tropical zone. Its location is responsible in receiving monsoonal rainfall in summer.
The effect of extent on climate : Due to its vast north-south extent, the temperature varies.
There is hardly any winter season in Peninsular India, but winters are severe in the north.
The duration of day is longer in the northern part of India than the southern part.
India lies in the northern hemisphere. The Tropic of Cancer divides the country into two equal parts.
The northern half lies in the sub-tropical zone while the southern 11f lies in the tropical zone. Its location is responsible in receiving monsoonal rainfall in summer.
The effect of extent on climate : Due to its vast north-south extent, the temperature varies.
There is hardly any winter season in Peninsular India, but winters are severe in the north.
The duration of day is longer in the northern part of India than the southern part.
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The climate of a country depends upon several factors such as location, size, altitude, wind, distance from the sea, the alignment of hills and mountains etc. The influence of these factors on the climate of India is briefly described below:
1. Location: The Tropic of Cancer passed through the middle of India and the country north of the line lies in the temperate belt and south of it in the tropical belt. However, the northern wall of the Himalayas prevents the influx of cold north wind. As a result, temperature does not fall appreciably over North Indian Plains even in winter. India is generally treated as a hot country.
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