What are the factors affecting India's climate?
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affecting India's climate. 1) LATITUDE - Due to the curvature of the Earth, the amount of solar energy received is different according to the latitudes. 2) ALTITUDE - As we go higher, temperature generally decreases (From equator to poles) as the atmosphere becomes less dense. 3) PRESSURE AND WIND SYSTEM - They depend on the latitude and altitude of a place, thus influencing the rainfall patterns. 4) DISTANCE FROM SEA - The sea has a moderating effect on the climate. As distance from sea increases, this effect decreases and places experience extreme weather conditions (continentality). 5) OCEAN CURRENTS - They affect the climate of the coastal areas with the onshore winds. 6) RELIEF - High mountains act as barriers for cold/hot winds, may also cause precipitation if they are high enough and lie in the path of rain bearing winds. The leeward side of the mountains remains dry.Image