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10th GEOGRAPHY – 7. CLIMATE ICSE
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Q1. Choose the correct option: - (TEXTBOOK MCQ’S)
1. India experiences which type of climate?
(a) Temperate climate (b) Tropical Monsoon climate
(c) Temperate Continental Climate (d) Mediterranean Climate
2. The Deccan Plateau gets less rainfall than the Western Ghats because
(a) it lies in the way of South West Monsoon winds.
(b) it lies in the rain shadow area of the Himalayas.
(c) it lies in the rain shadow area of the Western Ghats.
(d) it is triangular in shape.
3. What causes the winter rain along the Coromandel Coast?
(a) Sea breeze (b) Retreating monsoon
(c) South-west monsoon (d) Western disturbances
4. Which of the following is NOT a source of rainfall for Punjab and Haryana?
(a) Western disturbances
(b) Arabian Sea branch of South-west monsoon
(c) Bay of Bengal branch of South-west monsoon
(d) Retreating monsoon.
5. Which of the following factors does not affect the climate of a place?
(a) Varied relief (b) The Monsoon Winds
(c) Distance from the Sea (d) Urbanisation
6. Western disturbances become active in northern India during which season?
(a) Summer (b) Winter (c) Spring (d) Monsoon
7. The summer monsoon winds blow in which direction?
(a) North-East (b) South-West (c) North-West (d) South-East
8. Which of the following is good for the cultivation of tea and jute?
(a) Mango showers (b) Loo (c) Kalbaisakhi (d) None of the above.
9. Where does the Arabian Sea branch join the Bay of Bengal branch?
(a) In Punjab and Haryana (b) In Western Ghats
(c) In Chota Nagpur Plateau (d) In the Sahyadris.
10. What causes the ‘October Heat’?
(a) High temperature and heavy rainfall. (b) Reduced temperature and heavy rainfall.
(c) High temperature and humidity. (d) Reduced temperature and humidity.
11. Which state in India is the irst to experience the onset of the monsoon and the last to
see its withdrawal?
(a) Tamil Nadu (b) Kerala (c) West Bengal (d) Andaman and Nicobar

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12. Why do the interior parts of the Deccan remain dry during the Retreating monsoon?
(a) Because they lie in the rain shadow of the Eastern Ghats.
(b) Because they lie parallel to the Eastern Ghats.
(c) Because they lie in the rain shadow of the Western Ghats.
(d) Because they lie parallel to the Arabian Sea Branch.
13. Climate of India is strongly in luenced by ____________.
(a) Trade winds (b) Loo (c) Easterly winds (d) Monsoon winds
14. Which of the following factors cause the rise in the temperature of mainland of India in
the month of March?
(a) The land breeze blows towards the sea
(b) The pressure belts shift.
(c) Southward migration of the Sun from the equator.
(d) Northward migration of the Sun from the equator.
15. Which of the following areas get rainfall from the Retreating monsoon?
(a) West Coast of India (b) East Coast of India (c) Western Ghats (d) Thar desert
Q2. Answer the following questions: - (TEXTBOOK QUESTIONS)
Q1. (a) Name the type of climate prevailing over India. Mention any two factors responsible
for it.
Ans: India has a tropical monsoon type of climate. Two factors responsible for this type of climate
are: - (i) The Himalayas (ii) Varied Relief
Q1. (b) State two important characteristic features of the Monsoon rainfall in India.
Ans: Two important characteristic features of the Monsoon rainfall in India are: -
(i) Reversal of wind system. (ii) Uneven distribution of rainfall over the year.
Q1. (c) Give a geographical reason for each of the following:
(i) Mumbai is warmer than Kanpur in December.
Ans: Mumbai is warmer than Kanpur in December because Mumbai is located near the sea and
hence it experiences moderate climate throughout the year. Kanpur experiences continental type
of climate where summers are extremely hot and winters are extremely cold.
(ii) Punjab gets rain in winter.
Ans: Punjab gets rain in winter season due to some weak temperate cyclones from the
Mediterranean Sea.
(iii) The Indo-Gangetic Plain gets some rainfall in the months of December and January.
Ans: The Indo-Gangetic plain gets some rainfall in the month of December and January because
of the western disturbances, which originate in West Asia and in the regions near the
Mediterranean Sea. These westerly depressions bring winter rainfall over the Indo-Gangetic
Plains.
Q1. (d) (i) What is 'Monsoon'?
Ans: (i) Monsoon are periodic or seasonal reversing winds. They are divided into two wind
systems — the Summer Monsoon that blow south-west and the Winter Monsoon that blow north
east.
(ii) Name the place in India which receives the heaviest rainfall.
Ans: Cherrapunji and Mawsynram in Meghalaya receive the heaviest rainfall.
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Q2. (a) Mention the different sources of rain in Punjab and Tamil Nadu during the winter
season.
Ans: (i) Punjab: It receives rainfall from the Western Disturbances, which originate in the
Mediterranean region and bring rainfall to northern India during winter.
(ii) Tamil Nadu: It receives rainfall from the North-East Monsoon winds, which pick up moisture
from the Bay of Bengal and cause rainfall on the eastern coast of India.
Q2. (b) What is meant by ‘rain-shadow area? Give an example and state the mountains
which are responsible for the rain-shadow area.
Ans: A rain-shadow area is a region that receives very little rainfall because it lies on the leeward
side of a mountain range, which blocks the moisture-laden winds.
Example: The Deccan Plateau in India.
Mountains responsible: The Western Ghats cause the rain-shadow effect in parts of
Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh by blocking the South-West Monsoon winds.
Q2. (c) 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.
Ans: The annual rainfall experienced by the station is 114.3 cm.
(ii) Suggest a name of this station, giving a reason for your answer.
Ans: The station is Tamil Nadu as the temperature remains moderate throughout the year and
the rainfall is heaviest during the winter season.
(iii) Name the season during which rainfall is the heaviest.
Ans: The season during which rainfall is the heaviest is retreating monsoon.
Q2. (d) Give a geographical reason for each of the following:
(i) Western Rajasthan receives no rain from the Arabian Sea branch of the South-West
Monsoon winds.
Ans: Western Rajasthan receives no rain from the Arabian Sea branch of the South-West Monsoon
winds because the Aravalli Hills in Rajasthan run parallel to the monsoon winds, preventing them
from rising and causing rainfall. Additionally, the region lies in the rain-shadow area of the
monsoon winds.
(ii) Mangalore is not cold even in the month of December.
Ans: Mangalore is not cold even in the month of December because Mangalore is located on the
west coast of India and is in luenced by the moderating effect of the Arabian Sea. The presence of
the sea prevents extreme temperature variations, keeping the city warm even in December.
(iii) Even in summer Shimla is cooler than Delhi.
Ans: Even in summer, Shimla is cooler than Delhi because Shimla is situated at a higher altitude
(about 2,200 meters above sea level), while Delhi is in the plains. Due to the altitudinal lapse rate,
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Q3. (a) State two points of difference in climate between the northern and the southern
zone of India due to latitude.
Ans: Two points of difference in climate between the northern and the southern zone of India
due to latitude are: -
(i) The northern zone has cold winter season and hot summer season while the southern zone is
warmer than the north but does not have a clear-cut winter season.
(ii) The northern zone doesn't have the mid-day sun almost vertically overhead during any part of
the year, while the southern zone has the mid-day sun almost vertically overhead at least twice a
year.
Q3. (b) State brie ly the impact of water bodies on the climate in coastal areas.
Ans: The water bodies have a great impact on the climate in coastal areas. Water bodies act as a
major source of moisture to the summer monsoons and bring heavy rainfall to the whole area.
Such areas experience moderate climate, neither too hot nor too cold.
Q3. (c) Give a geographical reason for each of the following: -
(i) Variations in the type of climate in different regions of India.
Ans: India has a varied climate due to the presence of various relief features like mountains,
deserts, presence of seas etc. Further the large latitudinal extent, altitude, presence of many
mountain ranges and nearness to the oceans results in different climatic conditions in different
regions.
(ii) Most parts of India receive rainfall between June and September.
Ans: Most parts of India receive rainfall between June and September because the differential
heating of land and sea during summer season causes the monsoon winds to drift towards the
subcontinent.
(iii) South-West Monsoon withdraw from northern India in October.
Ans: South-West Monsoon withdraw from northern India in October because the monsoon
trough of low pressure over the Ganga plains becomes weaker due to the apparent southward
movement of the sun. The low pressure trough is gradually replaced by high pressure.
Q3. (d) (i) What are Jet Streams?
Ans: Jet streams are cold fast blowing winds that develop in the upper layers of the atmosphere.
(ii) How do they in luence the climate of India?
Ans: They in luence the climate of India as the westerly jet stream prevails over the North Indian
Plains during the winter months, while the easterly jet stream steers the tropical depression over
India. These depressions play a signi icant role in the distribution of monsoon rainfall in the
subcontinent. The highest rainfall occurs along the track of these depressions.

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Q4. (a) How does El-Nino affect the climate of India?
Ans: El-Nino increases the surface temperature of the sea and affects the movement of monsoon
winds in the Indian Ocean and causes weak drought-like situation in the Indian sub continent.
Q4. (b) State two characteristic features of North-East Monsoon.
Ans: Two characteristic features of North-East Monsoon are-
(i) These winds blow from December to February.
(ii) These winds blow from land to sea.
Q4. (c) Mention three important features of rainfall in India.
Ans: Three important features of rainfall in India are-
(i) There is rainfall over three months and the rest of the year is mostly dry. Seventy percent of
annual rainfall occurs in the rainy season.
(ii) The rains are mainly of relief type. The windward slopes of the mountains get more rainfall
than the leeward side.
(iii) Only a small portion of the rainfall is received from sources other than the monsoon, like
cyclonic rainfall and convectional rainfall.
Q4. (d) Give a geographical reason for each of the following: -
(i) Pune receives less rainfall than Mumbai.
Ans: Pune receives less rainfall than Mumbai because Mumbai lies on the windward side of the
Western Ghats while Pune lies on the leeward side. Since places lying on the leeward side receive
less rainfall, Pune receives less rainfall than Mumbai.
(ii) Tropical cyclones bring heavy rainfall but temperate cyclones bring light rainfall.
Ans: A tropical cyclone is mainly formed due to the development of a low pressure area over the
sea, this results in high humidity and temperature which causes heavy rainfall. However, in a
temperate cyclone wind speed is low and all sectors of the cyclone have different temperatures
which is followed by continuous light rainfall for many days.
(iii) Kerala has a tropical climate while Punjab has a continental climate.
Ans: Kerala has a tropical climate while Punjab has a continental climate because Kerala is
situated near water bodies while Punjab is situated in the interior of the subcontinent. In luences
by the sea, Kerala experiences maritime climate, neither too hot nor too cold while Punjab
experiences continental type of climate, very hot in summer and very cold in winter.

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Q5. (a) Distinguish between 'Burst of Monsoon' and 'Break of Monsoon'.
Ans:
Burst of Monsoon Break of Monsoon
The sudden violent onset of rainfall in When the South-west monsoon fails to bring
the irst week of June is termed as the rainfall for two or more weeks and there is a dry
burst of monsoon. period in the rainy season, it is called break of
monsoon.

Q5. (b) De ine: -

(i) Western Disturbances
Ans: Western Disturbances — A characteristic feature of the cold weather season is the in low 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
Ans: 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.
Q5. (c) Give a geographical reason for each of the following: -
(i) The monsoon rain is unevenly distributed over India.
Ans: The monsoon rain is unevenly distributed over India because most parts of India receive
relief rainfall, therefore windward sides always receive more rainfall than the leeward side. Some
places like Aravali and Coromandel coast lie parallel to south west monsoon winds, hence, are not
able to obstruct these wind and receive very little rainfall.
(ii) Excessive cold in north India during winter season.
Ans: Excessive cold in north India during winter season because north India is far from the sea
and the equator. Hence, it experiences continental type of climate — cold winters and hot
summers.
(iii) Most of the India remains dry during the North-East Monsoon season.
Ans: Most of the India remains dry during the North-East Monsoon season because north-east
trade winds blow from land to sea and hence, do not carry moisture necessary for rainfall.
Q5. (d) (i) Name two regions which get very little rain from the Summer Monsoon.
Ans: Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan get very little rain from the Summer Monsoon.
(ii) Name any two local winds which blow in India during the summer season.
Ans: Two local winds which blow in India during the summer season are Loo and Kalbaisakhi.

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Q6. (a) What is meant by the season of 'Retreating Monsoon'?
Ans: During the months of October-November, the south-west monsoon winds become weaker
and start to retreat from the skies of North India. This phase of the monsoon is known as the
retreating monsoon.

Q6. (b) Name the months in which Retreating Monsoon rain is experienced.
Ans: Retreating Monsoon rain is experienced in the months of October and November.

Q6. (c) Give a geographical reason for each of the following:

(i) The northern plains of India do not freeze in winter.
Ans: The northern plains of India do not freeze in winter because the Himalayas form a climatic
barrier separating the Indian subcontinent from the rest of Asia. They prevent the cold Siberian
winds from entering India.

(ii) In spite of Aravali Range, Rajasthan receives scanty rainfall.

Ans: The state of Rajasthan receive scanty rainfall because it lies in the rain-shadow region of the
Aravali Mountains. The Aravali Hills run parallel to the Arabian Sea branch, and thus do not form
any barrier to intercept the winds. The winds thus passes through Rajasthan without causing any
rainfall.

(iii) Patna receives heavier rain than Delhi.

Ans: Patna receives heavier rain than Delhi because Patna is on the eastern side as compared to
Delhi and places situated on the eastern side receive heavier rainfall than the places situated on
the western side of the country.

Q6. (d) (i) Name the seasons during which the North-East Trade Winds dominate.
Ans: The North-East Trade Winds dominate during the winter season.

(ii) How do these winds affect the climate of India?

Ans: North-east trade winds blow from land to sea, hence, most parts of the country remain dry.
These winds may cause some amount of rainfall on the Coromandel coast. The nights are
extremely cold while the days are pleasantly warm.

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Q7. (a) Give two points of difference between the Arabian Sea branch and the Bay of Bengal
branch of South-West Monsoon Winds.
Ans:
Arabian Sea branch of Bay of Bengal branch
South-West Monsoon Winds South-West Monsoon Winds
It enters Indian landmass after blowing over a It travels a shorter distance and carries less
vast open sea. During this period, it collects a moisture.
lot of moisture.
It hits against the Western Ghats as soon as it It has to travel a long distance over land before
blows over the land. it hits against the mountains.
Q7. (b) Name any two states that receive rain in January-February from North-East
Monsoons.
Ans: The eastern coast of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh receives much rainfall during the
winter season through north-east monsoons.
Q7. (c) Give a geographical reason for each of the following: -
(i) Western part of Rajasthan is a desert region.
Ans: The western part of Rajasthan is a desert because the Aravali range lies parallel to the
moisture laden winds coming from the Arabian Sea. Since they do not obstruct the winds, it does
not rain in western Rajasthan.
(ii) Kochi has a lower annual range of temperature than Agra.
Ans: Kochi has a coastal location while Agra is located away from the sea. Due to the in luence of
the moist winds from the sea, Kochi experiences a moderate climatic condition throughout the
year whereas Agra has extreme temperature conditions resulting in high annual range of
temperature than Kochi.
(iii) The Northern plains and Punjab receive winter cyclonic rain in winter.
Ans: The Northern plains and Punjab receive winter cyclonic rain in winter due to the western
disturbances entering the Indian sub-continent from the North-west.
Q7. (d) (i) What causes the winter rain along Coromandel coast?
Ans: North East Trade winds cause the winter rain along Coromandel coast.
(ii) Name a state which gets suf icient rainfall from the winter monsoon.
Ans: Tamil Nadu gets suf icient rainfall from the winter monsoon.

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Q8. (a) Give two points of difference between Tropical Cyclones and Temperate Cyclones.
Ans:
Tropical Cyclones Temperate Cyclones
These are tropical depressions originating in These low pressure systems originate in West
the Bay of Bengal caused by the local Asia and the regions near the Mediterranean
variations of heat and moisture. Sea.
They are active in November and December. They are active between December and
February.
Q8. (b) An Inter-School Football Match at Visakhapatnam from November 1 to 3 had to be
cancelled because of bad weather. Give an explanation for this happening. Your
explanation should provide the technical name of this season in India, as well as the
pressure conditions over the Bay of Bengal.
Ans: An interschool Football Match at Vishakhapatnam from November 1 to 3 had to be cancelled
because of the cyclones. This is a season of retreating monsoon. During this season the low
pressure conditions of the land are transferred to the centre of the Bay of Bengal that gives rise to
cyclonic depressions.
Q8. (c) Give a geographical reason for each of the following: -
(i) Kanyakumari experiences an equable climate.
Ans: Kanyakumari experiences equable climate because it is located near the coast, and there is
not much difference between the temperatures during the summer and winter.
(ii) Chennai has a lower annual range of temperature than Lucknow.
Ans: Chennai is located at lower latitude and is closer to the equator as compared to Lucknow.
Besides Chennai is close to the sea so it experiences moderate climate whereas Lucknow is
located away from the sea and hence it experiences continental type of climate. Therefore,
Chennai has a lower annual range of temperature than Lucknow.
(iii) Mangalore experiences more rainfall than Mysore.
Ans: Mangalore lies on the windward side of Western Ghats and Mysore lies on the leeward side
of the Western Ghats. Since areas located on the windward side receive more rainfall than the
areas located on the leeward side, Mangalore experiences more rainfall than Mysore.
Q8. (d) (i) Name one region which gets rainfall from the Retreating Monsoon.
Ans: Tamil Nadu gets rainfall from the Retreating Monsoon.
(ii) Name two areas which get more than 200 cm of rainfall in India.
Ans: Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh get more than 200 cm of rainfall in India.

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Q9. (a) From where does the winter showers in Western Uttar Pradesh and Punjab
originate?
Ans: Winter showers in Western Uttar Pradesh and Punjab originate from the weak temperate
cyclones from the Mediterranean Sea.
Q9. (b) State the economic importance of Kalbaisakhis in West Bengal and Assam.
Ans: Kalbaisakhis are of economic importance in West Bengal and Assam because they bring
rainfall in these regions. This rainfall is quite bene icial for growing jute and rice in West Bengal
and tea in Assam.
Q9. (c) Give a geographical reason for each of the following: -
(i) Chennai receives less rain than Thiruvananthapuram although it has more rainy days.
Ans: Since Thiruvananthapuram lies on windward side of Western ghats therefore it receives
heavy rainfall from South West monsoon while Chennai lies on the leeward side and gets rainfall
from North East monsoon which is not as strong. Thiruvananthapuram also gets some rain from
the retreating Monsoon.
(ii) Shillong gets less than 200 cm of rainfall in a year while Cherrapunji receives more
than 1250 cm of rainfall.
Ans: Cherrapunji lies on the crest of the southern range of Khasi hills. It receives rain from the
South West Monsoon Bay of Bengal Branch as it is in the pathway of these winds. Hence, it
receives heavy rainfall. Shillong is located on the upper (leeward) side of the Garo-Khasi-Jaintia
hills, which is a rain shadow area and hence, receives less than 200 cm of rainfall in a year.
(iii) Jaipur has a higher annual range of temperature than Mumbai.
Ans: Jaipur has a higher annual range of temperature than Mumbai because Jaipur is situated in
the northern part of India, away from the sea. Hence, Jaipur experiences continental type of
climate, too hot in summer and too cold in winter. Mumbai, on the other hand, is situated near the
sea so it has a moderate type of climate, neither too hot nor too cold.
Q9. (d) Brie ly explain the role of the Himalayas in determining the climate of India during:
(i) the hot weather season
Ans: The Himalayas form a climatic barrier separating the Indian subcontinent from the rest of
Asia. They prevent the cold Siberian winds from entering the Indian region and from India
becoming a cold desert.
(ii) the southwest monsoon season
Ans: During the South West Monsoon season, the Himalayas play an important role in
determining the amount of rainfall received by several places in the country. They act as a barrier
to the South West Monsoon winds coming from the Indian Ocean. These winds when strike the
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Q10. (a) According to a news report the onset of southwest monsoon over Kerala was
delayed and happened on June 8, 2023 due to EL Nino. What is EL Nino? What is the
expected date for the onset of Southwest Monsoons over Kerala?
Ans: El Nino is an abnormal warming of the central and eastern Paci ic Ocean near the equator. It
disrupts global weather patterns, including weakening the Indian monsoon, leading to delayed or
reduced rainfall. The expected onset date of the Southwest Monsoon over Kerala is usually June 1
every year. However, in 2023, it was delayed to June 8 due to El Nino.
(b) Uneven monsoon with below average rainfall in June, above average rainfall in July and
a dry August was reported one year. How does this pattern of rainfall differ from the
regular pattern of rainfall over the subcontinent.
Ans: (i) June to September: Southwest Monsoon brings steady and widespread rainfall.
(ii) October to November: Retreating Monsoon (Northeast Monsoon) brings rainfall to Tamil
Nadu.
(iii) The given pattern (below-average rainfall in June, above-average in July, dry August) differs
from this regular pattern, as monsoons usually bring consistent rainfall from June to September.
(iv) Such uneven distribution could be due to El Nino or variations in monsoon winds and
pressure systems.
(c) Give a geographical reason for each of the following:
(i) The northern hills of assam do not get as much rainfall as the southern hills.
Ans: The northern hills of Assam do not get as much rainfall as the southern hills because the
southern hills of Assam (Meghalaya, Khasi, and Jaintia Hills) face the moisture-laden Bay of
Bengal branch of the Southwest Monsoon irst, resulting in heavy rainfall. The northern hills lie in
the rain-shadow area of the southern hills and receive less rainfall.
(ii) Northern India has cold-wave conditions in winters.
Ans: Northern India has cold-wave conditions in winters because during winter, cold winds from
Central Asia and the Himalayas move into Northern India, lowering temperatures drastically. The
absence of any water body to moderate the climate results in severe cold waves.
(iii) The month of October is marked by sultry humid weather.
Ans: The month of October is marked by sultry humid weather because October is a transition
month when the Southwest Monsoon retreats, leaving behind high humidity due to the residual
moisture in the air. The temperature remains high, and the combination of heat and moisture
causes a sultry (uncomfortable) climate.

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(d) Study the climate data for cities A and B given below and answer the question that
follow:
City A
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temperature°C 15.4 19.5 24.9 29.6 31.5 31.7 30 29.8 29.2 27.1 22.3 17.2
Rainfall cm 11 14 10 13 45 165 355 280 200 50 7 6

City B
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temperature°C 24 26 29 30.8 32 31.6 30 29.6 29.6 28.6 26.4 24.2
Rainfall cm 10 12 11 20 65 120 130 160 200 210 90 8

(i) Calculate the annual rainfall for both cities.

Ans: To ind the total annual rainfall, sum up the monthly rainfall values.
For City A: - 11 + 14 + 10 + 13 + 45 + 165 + 355 + 280 + 200 + 50 + 7 + 6 = 1156
For City B: - 10 + 12 + 11 + 20 + 65 + 120 + 130 + 160 + 200 + 210 + 90 + 8 = 1036
∴ City A: 1156 cm of rainfall annually
∴ City B: 1036 cm of rainfall annually
(ii) Where are the two cities located? Give reasons to support your answer.
Ans: City A ― Likely to be Cherrapunji (Meghalaya)
 Receives extremely high rainfall in June, July, and August, which is characteristic of
Cherrapunji, one of the wettest places on Earth.
 Located in the Meghalaya Hills, which face the Bay of Bengal branch of the monsoon,
causing orographic rainfall.
City B ― Likely to be Chennai (Tamil Nadu)
 Receives high rainfall in October and November, which matches the pattern of Northeast
Monsoon rainfall.
 Chennai has a moderate temperature (24°C to 32°C), typical of a coastal city.
 The presence of winter rainfall due to the North-East Monsoon suggests it is located in
Tamil Nadu.

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