what are the major factor that determines the climate of India
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Answer:
Latitude, attitude, pressure and winds are factors that influence the India's climate. The Tropic of Cancer passes through the middle of the country from the Rann of Kuchchh in the west to Mizoram in the east. India lies in the region of north easterly winds
Explanation:
Factors determining the climate of India:
1. Latitude: Tropic of Cancer divided India into two parts. Northern part of India lies in sub-tropical and temperate zone and the southern part lying south of the Tropic of Cancer falls in the tropical zone. The tropical zone being nearer to the equator, experiences high temperatures throughout the year with small daily and annual range. Area north of the Tropic of Cancer being away from the equator, experiences extreme climate with high daily and annually range of temperature.
2. Altitude: Temperature decreases with height. Due to thin air, places in the mountains are cooler than places on the plains.
3. Relief: The physiography or relief of India also affects the temperature,air pressure, direction and speed of wind and the amount and distribution of rainfall.
4. Distance from the sea: With a long coastline, large coastal areas have an equable climate.
5. The Himalayan Mountains: The lofty Himalayas in the north along with its extensions act as an effective climatic divide. The towering mountain chain provides an invincible shield to protect the subcontinent from the cold northern winds.
6. Distribution of land and water: India is flanked by the Indian Ocean on three sides in the south and girdled by a high and continuous mountain-wall in the north.