Geography
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(i) Western Disturbances — A characteristic feature of the cold weather season is the inflow of depressions from the west and the north-west. These low pressure systems are called western disturbances. They originate in West Asia and the regions near the Mediterranean Sea. They travel eastwards across Iran and Pakistan and reach India during the winter season. They bring the much needed winter rains over the plains and snowfall in the mountains.
(ii) Mango Showers — Mango showers are the pre-monsoon showers in the Indian states of Karnataka, Kerala, Konkan and Goa that help in the ripening of mangoes. These showers are also important for tea and coffee plants.
Related Questions
Distinguish between 'Burst of Monsoon' and 'Break of Monsoon'.
Give a geographical reason for each of the following:
(i) The monsoon rain is unevenly distributed over India.
(ii) Excessive cold in north India during winter season.
(iii) Most of the India remains dry during the North-East Monsoon season.
(i) Name two regions which get very little rain from the Summer Monsoon.
(ii) Name any two local winds which blow in India during the summer season.
Give a geographical reason for each of the following:
(i) Pune receives less rainfall than Mumbai.
(ii) Tropical cyclones bring heavy rainfall but temperate cyclones bring light rainfall.
(iii) Kerala has a tropical climate while Punjab has a continental climate.