Question

Q18. Name the factors which affect the climate of a place. Explain in detail​

Answer 1

Answer:

the three factors that influence the climate of a place are- Latitude, Altitude, Distance from the sea.

Answer 2

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The factors which affect the climate of a place are :-

• Latitudinal location :- The Tropic of Cancer passes almost through the middle of India. So, the northern part of India face chilly winters and hot summers. The southern part of India is near the Equator and thus, faces warm cimate throughout the year.

• Northern Himalayas :- Himalayas act as a climatic-divider for India. They shield India from the cold winds originating from the northern polar area. In the absence of the natural wall of Himalayas, India would be very cold. Himalayas also help India in getting rains through monsoon winds as these act like a barrier for them.

• Distance from the sea :- The climate of a place is greatly affected by the distance from the sea as it affects the rainfall and temperature of that place. The regions near the water bodies have moderate climate. The regions that are far away from the water bodies have extreme climate and the difference between their maximum and minimum temperature is very high.

• Altitude :- The mountainous region have low temperature while valleys or plains face high temperature.

• Monsoon winds :- Due to low atmospheric pressure, monsoon winds blow from south-west to north-east. 80% ot the rainfalIndia depends on these monsoon winds.