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Climatic controls
There are six major controls of the climate of any place. They are: latitude, altitude, pressure and
wind system, distance from the Sea, ocean currents and relief features.
Due to the curvature of the earth the amount of solar energy received varies according to
latitude. As a result of the temperature generally decreases from the equator towards the poles. As
one goes from the surface of the earth to higher altitude the atmosphere becomes less dense and
temperature decreases. The hills of therefore coolers during summers. The pressure and wind
system of any area depend on the latitude and altitude of the place. Does it influences the
temperature and rainfall pattern. The sea exerts a moderating influence on climate: as the distance
from the Sea increases its moderating influence decreases and the people experience extreme
weather conditions. This condition is known as Continentality. ( I.e. very hot during summers and
very cold during winters). ocean currents along with onshore winds affect the climate of the coastalareas, for example any coastal area with warm or cold currents flowing past it will be warmed or
cold if the winds are onshore.
Finally, relief to place a major role in determining the climate of a place. High mountains act as
barriers for cold or hot winds. They may also cause precipitation if they are high enough and lie in
the path of train during Winds. The leeward side of mountains remains relatively dry.
24.1. Which side of mountains remains relatively dry? (1)
24.2. Mention the six major controls of the climate of any place. (1)
24.3. Explain the condition that prevails in continental type of climate. (1)
24.4. Give reason why the amount of solar energy received varies according to latitude? (1)
Answers
Answer:
Climatic controls
There are six major controls of the climate of any place. They are: latitude, altitude, pressure and wind system, distance from the Sea, ocean currents and relief features.
Due to the curvature of the earth the amount of solar energy received varies according to latitude. As a result of the temperature generally decreases from the equator towards the poles. As one goes from the surface of the earth to higher altitude the atmosphere becomes less dense and temperature decreases. The hills of therefore coolers during summers. The pressure and wind system of any area depend on the latitude and altitude of the place. Does it influences the temperature and rainfall pattern. The sea exerts a moderating influence on climate: as the distance from the Sea increases its moderating influence decreases and the people experience extreme weather conditions. This condition is known as Continentality. ( I.e. very hot during summers and very cold during winters). ocean currents along with onshore winds affect the climate of the coastalareas, for example any coastal area with warm or cold currents flowing past it will be warmed or cold if the winds are onshore.
Finally, relief to place a major role in determining the climate of a place. High mountains act as barriers for cold or hot winds. They may also cause precipitation if they are high enough and lie in the path of train during Winds. The leeward side of mountains remains relatively dry.
24.1. Which side of mountains remains relatively dry? (1)
➡️ The leeward side of mountains remains relatively dry.
24.2. Mention the six major controls of the climate of any place. (1)
➡️ They are:
- latitude,
- altitude,
- pressure and
- wind system,
- distance from the Sea,
- ocean currents and
- relief features.
24.3. Explain the condition that prevails in continental type of climate. (1)
24.3. Explain the condition that prevails in continental type of climate. (1)24.4. Give reason why the amount of solar energy received varies according to latitude? (1)
➡️ Due to the curvature of the earth the amount of solar energy received varies according to latitude.
Answer:
The peninsular plateau, under the influence of the sea from three sides, has moderate temperatures. 3.The effect of monsoon on the Indian subcontinent is quite perceptible. ... These monsoon winds bind the whole country by providing water to set the agricultural activities in motion
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