Which control helps explain temperature extremes in inland parts of Rajasthan?
Many parts of Rajasthan are far from the sea. With less moderating influence of the sea temperature can be more extreme.
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SubjectsGeography
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In Class 9 Geography, the topic Climatic Controls explains why places experience different temperatures, rainfall, winds and seasons. As part of the chapter Climate, students examine the effects of latitude, altitude, air pressure and wind systems, distance from the sea, ocean currents, and relief features such as mountains. They learn to connect these controls with regional climate patterns and understand why India and other regions show varied climatic conditions.
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Many parts of Rajasthan are far from the sea. With less moderating influence of the sea temperature can be more extreme.
View question detailsIndia extends across several latitudes from north to south. Latitude affects the intensity of sun rays.
View question detailsShimla is located at a high altitude, so temperature remains lower there. The effect of altitude is simple and important.
View question detailsClimatic controls affect the climate of a region. They include factors such as latitude, altitude and distance from sea.
View question detailsClimatic controls explain differences in temperature, rainfall and moisture. Without them regional climate differences are hard to understand.
View question detailsLatitude affects the angle of sun rays. Therefore it is important in controlling temperature.
View question detailsAtmospheric temperature generally decreases as altitude increases. Therefore, high places such as Darjeeling are cooler than the nearby plains. Higher rainfall may make a place wetter, but it is not the main reason why a high-altitude place is cooler. Exam tip: Remember that temperature decreases with increasing altitude as a climatic control.
View question detailsIsland areas are surrounded by the sea. Because water has a high heat capacity, the sea warms and cools slowly, reducing daily and annual temperature ranges. This makes the climate more equable. Latitude affects temperature, but the main reason for the equable climate of islands is maritime influence. Exam tip: Places near the sea usually have a smaller temperature range.
View question detailsMountains can lift or block moist winds. This can cause more rainfall in one area and less in another.
View question detailsOcean currents can affect coastal temperature and moisture. Remember the effect of warm and cold currents.
View question detailsClimatic controls are causes while elements like temperature and rainfall describe conditions. Exam tip: identify cause and condition separately.
View question detailsThe intensity of Sun rays changes with latitude. Exam tip: connect latitude with temperature distribution.
View question detailsSlanting rays spread energy over a larger area and reduce heat. Exam tip: connect poles with high latitude.
View question detailsTemperature generally decreases with increasing altitude. Exam tip: understand mountain coolness through altitude.
View question detailsHigher altitude reduces temperature. Exam tip: explain the temperature of hill stations through altitude.
View question detailsNear the sea temperature is moderate while inland areas may have higher range. Exam tip: distinguish coastal and inland climate.
View question detailsMumbai is a coastal city so the sea moderates temperature. Exam tip: remember Mumbai with maritime influence.
View question detailsAreas far from sea can have a greater difference between summer and winter. Exam tip: connect continentality with high temperature range.
View question detailsThe sea reduces extreme temperature difference. Exam tip: connect equable climate with nearness to sea.
View question detailsWinds carry moisture from one region to another. Exam tip: remember the relation between wind direction and rainfall.
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