What are the controls affecting the climate of India?

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Which part of India does experience the highest diurnal range of temperature and why?

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Define monsoons . What do you understand by 'break' in monsoon?

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Why is the monsoon considered a unifying bond?

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Describe the Regional variations in the climatic conditions of India with the help of suitable examples.

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Give the characteristics and effects of the monsoon rainfall in India.

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Distinguish between weather and climate.

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What are the elements of weather and climate?

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Explain the climate of India.

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Study the climate data of a station given below and answer the following questions:

Months	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	June	July	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Temperature(in Co)	20.5	22.7	25.2	22.1	26.7	24.2	23.0	23.0	23.1	22.9	109	20.2
Rainfall (in cm)	7	9	11	45	106	21	111	137	164	159	61	13

Calculate the annual range of temperature of this station

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What type of climate does Rajesthan desert have?

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Describe the seasonal variations in temperature.

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State the total annual rainfall received in Meghalaya.

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Why are hills cooler during summer?

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Write the main cause of the formation of monsoon winds in India.

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