Explain two factors that affect the climate of India giving a suitable example for each.

State two differences between the rainfalls that occur from June to September and that from December to February in North India.

Give a geographical reason for each of the following: 

i. Kerala has the longest rainy season.

ii. The Konkan coast experience orographic rainfall.

iii. The city of Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh has a higher range of temperature than that of
Chennai in Tamil Nadu.

Study the climatic data  given below and answer the questions that follow:

i. Identify the hottest month.

ii. Calculate the annual rainfall.

iii. Name the winds that bring the maximum rainfall to this city.

State the characteristic of each of the soils named below that makes them most suitable
for crop cultivation:

i. Black Soil

ii. Red Soil

State the geographical term for each of the following processes:

i. The process by which soluble minerals dissolve in rain water and percolate to the bottom, leaving the top soil infertile.

ii. The process by which rain water, flowing in definite path removes the top soil, thus causing deep cuts to the surface of the land.

Define the following :

i. Pedogenesis.

ii. Humus

iii. Bhangar

State two characteristics of Tropical deciduous forests.

State two reasons why Tropical Evergreen forests are difficult to exploit.

Identify the tree as per its characteristics mentioned below:

i. It yields wood that is hard and scented and is usually found in high altitudes.

ii. It is generally found in the deltaic region and is used to make boats.

iii. The furniture made from this tree is generally the most expensive.