How does the closeness of the Western Ghats to the sea affect monsoon rainfall?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Moist monsoon winds quickly rise after striking the Western Ghats and cause heavy rainfall on the windward slopes
Moist south-west monsoon winds from the Arabian Sea meet the Western Ghats soon after reaching the coast. The mountains force the air to rise; as it rises, it cools and condenses, producing heavy orographic rainfall on the windward western slopes. In contrast, the leeward side may receive less rain because of the rain-shadow effect. Exam tip: remember—windward side of the Western Ghats gets heavy rain, while the rain-shadow region gets less.
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Moist monsoon winds quickly rise after striking the Western Ghats and cause heavy rainfall on the windward slopes
Why is this the correct answer?
Moist south-west monsoon winds from the Arabian Sea meet the Western Ghats soon after reaching the coast. The mountains force the air to rise; as it rises, it cools and condenses, producing heavy orographic rainfall on the windward western slopes. In contrast, the leeward side may receive less rain because of the rain-shadow effect. Exam tip: remember—windward side of the Western Ghats gets heavy rain, while the rain-shadow region gets less.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Geography question. Chapter: Physical Features of India. Topic: The Coastal Plains and Islands.
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