What causes the difference between windward and rain-shadow sides of the Western Ghats?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Rise of moist winds due to mountain barrier
Western Ghats lift moist monsoon winds, causing heavy rain on one side and rain shadow on the other. In exams, link rainfall distribution with the Ghats.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Rise of moist winds due to mountain barrier
Why is this the correct answer?
Western Ghats lift moist monsoon winds, causing heavy rain on one side and rain shadow on the other. In exams, link rainfall distribution with the Ghats.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Geography question. Chapter: Physical Features of India. Topic: The Peninsular Plateau.
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