Geography
Mention the different sources of rain in Punjab and Tamil Nadu during the winter season.
Answer
During the winter season, Punjab receives rainfall from temperate cyclones that originate from the Mediterranean Sea. These cyclones are not of great intensity. Tamil Nadu receives rainfall from the north east monsoon winds that blow over the Bay of Bengal and bring winter rainfall to the state.
Related Questions
Give a geographical reason for each of the following:
(i) Heatwaves in the end of April are experienced in the northern plains.
(ii) Tropical cyclones are common in the Bay of Bengal as compared to the Arabian Sea.
(iii) The Indo-Gangetic Plain gets some rainfall in the months of December and January.
(i) What is 'Monsoon'?
(ii) Name the place in India which receives the heaviest rainfall.
What is meant by 'rain-shadow area'? Give an example and state the mountains which are responsible for the rain-shadow area.
Study the climatic data given below and answer the questions that follow:
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(ii) What can you conclude about the climate of this station — is it maritime or continental? How did you come to this conclusion?
(iii) Name the season during which rainfall is the heaviest. Name a probable station satisfying this criteria.