9th Class Social Science Climate / जलवायु Question Bank 9th CBSE Social Science Climate

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      How do the following factors influence the climate of India?           (a) Latitude                         (b) Altitude (c) Distance from the sea

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                      Following factors influence the climate of India are mention below (a) Latitude The part lying to the South of the Tropic of Cancer experiences the vertical rays of the sun but the part lying beyond the Tropic of Cancer experiences the slanting rays of the sun therefore, India's climate has the characteristics of tropical as well as sub-tropical. (b) Altitude The Himalayas do not allow the cold Arctic winds to enter India, hence, it experiences milder winters. High mountains act as barriers and obstruct the winds to cause precipitation and the leeward side remains dry. (c) Distance from the Sea India has a long coastline and the sea exerts a moderating influence on the coastal areas.


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