Geography
Study the climatic data given below and answer the questions that follow:
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature °C | 23.1 | 24.8 | 26.5 | 29.3 | 32 | 32.8 | 33.1 | 32.1 | 30.5 | 29.3 | 28.7 | 26.1 |
| Rainfall cm | 15.3 | 10.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 4.5 | 6.1 | 10.2 | 10.5 | 20.1 | 16.8 | 19.0 |
(i) Calculate the annual rainfall experienced by the station.
(ii) Suggest a name of this station, giving a reason for your answer.
(iii) Name the season during which rainfall is the heaviest.
Answer
(i) The annual rainfall experienced by the station is 114.3 cm.
(ii) The station is Tamil Nadu as the temperature remains moderate throughout the year and the rainfall is heaviest during the winter season.
(iii) The season during which rainfall is the heaviest is retreating monsoon.
Related Questions
Mention two characteristics of the South-West Monsoon.
Give a geographical reason for each of the following:
(i) When the Malabar coast is receiving heavy rainfall in July, the Tamil Nadu coast is comparatively dry.
(ii) The Northern Plains of India have a Continental type of climate.
(iii) Central Maharashtra receives less rainfall than Western Maharashtra.
State two points of difference in climate between the northern and the southern zone of India due to latitude.
State briefly the impact of water bodies on the climate in coastal areas.