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Give two important characteristics of the South West monsoon rainfall. 


Two important characteristics of the South west monsoon rainfall are:

i. It is influenced by the mountains and relief features of the country. For example, the western slopes of the Western Ghats get heavy rainfall while the eastern slopes get scanty rainfall as the latter lies on the leeward side of the Western Ghats.

ii. Monsoon rainfall in India is unevenly distributed in the country. While Meghalaya receive more than 200 cm of rainfall, the western parts of Rajasthan and Punjab get only up to 50-80 cm of rainfall annually.
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Name two types of cyclonic systems that affect India and two areas that receive rainfall from these systems. 

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Differentiate between transported soil and In-situ soil, quoting a suitable example for each.

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With reference to Red Soils in India, answer the following questions:

i. Name two states where it is found.

ii. State two advantages of this type of soil.

iii. Mention two important crops grown in this soil.

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Name the process by which Laterite soil is formed. Mention one disadvantage of this soil. 

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Name the tree, the timber of which could be used for the following:

i. A soft and white timber used for making toys and match boxes.

ii. A hard durable timber used for ship building and furniture making.

iii.A sweet smelling timber which yields an oil, used for making handicraft

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State two differences between Bhangar and Khadar soil. 

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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

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.

ii. Suggest the name of this station, giving a reason for your answer.

iii.Name the season during which the rainfall is heaviest.

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Mention two main characteristics of Tropical Rain Forests. 

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Give reasons for the following:

i. When the Malabar Coast is receiving heavy rainfall in July, the Tamil Nadu coast is comparatively dry.

ii. The Northern plains of India have a continental type of climate.

iii.Central Maharashtra receives little rainfall.

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