CLIMATE OF INDIA
GENERAL FEATURES OF INDIAN CLIMATE
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Question
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The adjoining oceans moderate the temperature
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The sky is generally cloudy
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The sun’s rays are almost vertical throughout the year
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Strong winds flow throughout the year
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Detailed explanation-1: -The extreme of temperature between summer and winter is quite low in southern part of peninsular India mainly because the adjoining oceans moderate the temperature. The southern parts of the country are distinctly warmer in March and April whereas in June, north India has higher temperatures.
Detailed explanation-2: -In peninsular India, temperature remain lower due to the moderating influence of the oceans.
Detailed explanation-3: -They are: latitude, altitude, pressure and wind system, distance from the sea (continentality), 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, air temperature generally decreases from the equator towards the poles.
Detailed explanation-4: -The hot weather season in south India is mild as the Peninsular situation of south India have moderating effect of the oceans keeps the temperatures lower. The summer months are a period of excessive heat and falling air pressure in the northern half of the country.