4.2.3 - Pressure and Winds
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What is a monsoon?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens in India during the summer.
What does atmospheric pressure influence?
💡 Hint: Consider how the air around us acts when it is heated or cooled.
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What causes the seasonal reversal of winds in India?
💡 Hint: Think about how land heats and cools compared to water.
True or False: The Coriolis force deflects winds to the left in the northern hemisphere.
💡 Hint: Recall how the Earth rotates.
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Discuss how climate variability in different Indian regions affects local economies and lifestyle choices.
💡 Hint: Consider how farmers adapt their crops to the climate.
Analyze the potential impacts of climate change on the monsoon winds and consequently on India's agriculture.
💡 Hint: Think about how unpredictable weather could disrupt farming schedules.
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