Climate| 10 Minutes Rapid Revision | Class 9 SST

Digraj Singh Rajput2 minutes read

India's climate is influenced by various factors like latitude, altitude, wind systems, and the presence of the Himalayan Mountains, leading to distinct seasons including winters, summers, rainy season, and transition season influenced by monsoons and cyclones.

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  • India's climate is greatly influenced by a variety of factors such as latitude, altitude, pressure, winds, and the presence of the Himalayan Mountains, showcasing the complexity of elements shaping the country's weather patterns.
  • The seasonal variations in India, including cold weather, hot weather, advancing monsoon, and retreating monsoon, illustrate the diverse climatic conditions experienced across different regions, emphasizing the dynamic nature of weather systems in the country.

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Recent questions

  • What is the difference between weather and climate?

    Weather refers to day-to-day atmospheric conditions, while climate represents long-term weather patterns.

  • What factors influence climate?

    Latitude, altitude, pressure, wind systems, distance from the sea, ocean currents, and relief features influence climate.

  • What are the different seasons experienced in India?

    India experiences cold weather season, hot weather season, advancing monsoon, and retreating monsoon.

  • How does the monsoon affect India's climate?

    The monsoon brings intense low pressure attracting South West Winds, leading to widespread rainfall across India with breaks causing floods and droughts.

  • How do various factors influence India's climate?

    Factors like latitude, altitude, pressure, winds, and the presence of the Himalayan Mountains influence India's climate.

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India's Climate: Seasons and Influences

  • Climate and weather are the initial concepts discussed in the chapter, with weather referring to day-to-day atmospheric conditions and climate representing long-term weather patterns.
  • India falls under the monsoon climatic zone, characterized by seasonal wind reversals leading to rainfall.
  • Various factors control climate, including latitude, altitude, pressure, wind systems, distance from the sea, ocean currents, and relief features.
  • India's climate is influenced by factors like latitude, altitude, pressure, winds, and the presence of the Himalayan Mountains.
  • India experiences multiple seasons, including cold weather season (winters), hot weather season (summers), advancing monsoon (rainy season), and retreating monsoon (transition season).
  • The cold weather season lasts from mid-November to February, with varying temperatures across different regions and influences like Western Cyclonic Disturbances.
  • The hot weather season occurs from March to May, marked by rising temperatures, heat waves, and pre-monsoon showers.
  • Advancing monsoon brings intense low pressure attracting South West Winds, leading to widespread rainfall across India with breaks causing floods and droughts.
  • Retreating monsoon marks the transition to dry winter season, with the Bay of Bengal experiencing tropical cyclones, impacting the Eastern Coast.
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