4.2.4 - Relief Features
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What is the function of the Himalayas regarding India's winter climate?
💡 Hint: Think about the barriers created by mountains.
Which effect describes the drier conditions on the leeward side of the Western Ghats?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when moisture-laden winds rise over mountains.
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What role do the Himalayas play in India's climate?
💡 Hint: They help keep northern India warmer.
True or False: The Western Ghats receive rain due to the rain shadow effect.
💡 Hint: Remember which side gets more moisture.
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Analyze the potential impacts of climate change on the rainfall distribution due to the Western Ghats. Consider how shifting climate patterns may affect agriculture and water resource management.
💡 Hint: Consider how changing temperatures may shift wind patterns.
Evaluate the socio-economic implications of the rain shadow effect in southern India, particularly on communities living in the rain shadow region of the Western Ghats.
💡 Hint: Think about resource distribution and community needs.
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