Give geographical reasons for the following:
i. Lateretile soil is not suitable for cultivation.
ii. Red soil is red in colour.
iii. Khadar soils are prepared to Bhangar soils.
i. Laterite soil is not suitable for cultivation because it is acidic in nature and does not retain moisture.
ii. Red soil is red in colour because it is rich in iron.
iii. Khadar soil is preferred to Bangar because it is more fertile as it replenished every year by floods.
Study the climatic data given below and answer the questions that follow:
|
Months |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
|
Temperature in C |
23.8 |
25.0 |
27.7 |
28.3 |
30.2 |
30.3 |
30.4 |
30.3 |
30.0 |
30.3 |
25.5 |
24.2 |
|
Rainfall cm |
0 |
0 |
1.1 |
1.5 |
2.1 |
45.3 |
46.5 |
45.4 |
43.3 |
20.1 |
3.0 |
0.1 |
i. Calculate the mean annual temperature.
ii.What is the total rainfall during the monsoon season?
iii. Does the station have a maritime or a continental climate ? Give a reason for answer.
Mention two differences in the alluvial soil of the northern plains and the alluvial soil on the coastal plains of India.
i. Name the type of climate prevailing over India.
ii. Mention any two factors responsible for it.
Give geographical reasons for the following :
i. Even in summer Shimla is cooler than Delhi.
ii. The northern plains of India do not freeze in winter.
iii. Kochi has a lesser annual range of temperature than Agra.
Mention two reasons why Tropical Evergreen Forest are difficult to exploit for commercial purposes.
