4.3.4 - Retreating /Post Monsoon (The Transition Season)
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Practice Questions
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What is meant by the retreating monsoon?
💡 Hint: Think about the movement of the monsoon seasons.
Define 'October Heat'.
💡 Hint: Consider what weather patterns you experience during late autumn.
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What does the term 'October heat' refer to?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to temperatures after the monsoon season.
Cyclonic depressions mainly affect which parts of India during the retreating monsoon?
💡 Hint: Think about where cyclones usually travel.
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Propose a plan for farmers in western Rajasthan to manage the risk of low rainfall during the retreating season.
💡 Hint: Consider sustainable practices that can help them use the little water available efficiently.
Design a study to analyze the impact of cyclonic depressions on local economies in eastern coastal regions.
💡 Hint: Think about both qualitative and quantitative data you would need.
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