SSC
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
Question
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10 inches
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6 inches
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60 inches
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20 inches
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Detailed explanation-1: -Much of Southeast Asia receives more than 60 inches (1, 500 millimetres) of rainfall annually, and many areas commonly receive double and even triple that amount.
Detailed explanation-2: -YEAR-ROUND RAINS Parts of Southeast Asia receive over 100 inches of rain a year, with some places receiving more than 200 inches. Although the climate is fairly consistent, variations do exist within the region. Elevation, ocean breezes, and other factors can create cooler temperatures.
Detailed explanation-3: -Asia experiences extreme seasonal variation in monthly rainfall. Rain falls throughout the year in Asia. The month with the most rain in Asia is July, with an average rainfall of 7.0 inches. The month with the least rain in Asia is March, with an average rainfall of 1.4 inches.
Detailed explanation-4: -As winter ends, warm, moist air from the southwest Indian Ocean blows toward countries like India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. The summer monsoon brings a humid climate and torrential rainfall to these areas. India and Southeast Asia depend on the summer monsoon.