Question

Read the extract and answer the questions that follows : India lies in the region of north easterly winds. These winds originate from the subtropical high-pressure belt of the northern hemisphere. They blow south, get deflected to the right due to the Coriolis force, and move on towards the equatorial low-pressure area. The pressure and wind conditions over India are unique. During winter, there is a high-pressure area north of the Himalayas. Cold dry winds blow from this region to the low-pressure areas over the oceans to the south. In summer, a low-pressure area develops over interior Asia, as well as, over north western India. This causes a complete reversal of the direction of winds during summer. Air moves from the high-pressure area over the southern Indian Ocean, in a south-easterly direction, crosses the equator, and turns right towards the low-pressure areas over the Indian subcontinent. These are known as the Southwest Monsoon winds. These winds blow over the warm oceans, gather moisture and bring widespread rainfall over the mainland of India. 26(i) Why does air crossing the equator turn right? 26(ii) Evaluate the role played by the Himalayas in influencing the climate of India? 26(iii) Explain Southwest monsoon winds 26(iv) Why does South west monsoon winds bring widespread rainfall over India?

Answer 1

Explanation:

साउथ वेस्ट मॉनसून विंड्स आर 2 स्वरूप गेम मैक्सिमम रेनफॉल इन इंडिया