Exercise 1

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Questions from Exercise 1 with Hints & Solutions

MEDIUM
9th CBSE
IMPORTANT

Cherrapunji and Mawsynram receive more than 11000 mm of rainfall. Shillong located very near to these places receives only 1000 mm of rainfall. What could be the reason?

HARD
9th CBSE
IMPORTANT

We do not see the formation of dew in Chennai. Why?

MEDIUM
9th CBSE
IMPORTANT

Give reasons as to why:

Parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat and the leeward side of the Western Ghats are drought-prone.

HARD
9th CBSE
IMPORTANT

Evaluate flood as a disaster with the help of a case study.

MEDIUM
9th CBSE
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Describe the regional variations in the climatic conditions of India with the help of suitable examples.

HARD
9th CBSE
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Locate the following on the outline map of India.

  • Areas having winter rainfall.
  • Areas having excess rainfall, 300 cm annually.

MEDIUM
9th CBSE
IMPORTANT

Give reasons as to why:

The delta region of the eastern coast is frequently struck by cyclones.

MEDIUM
9th CBSE
IMPORTANT

Compare the rainfall description of Chennai and Mumbai and explain the reasons for the difference.