Monsoon as a Unifying Bond - Concepts - Chapter 4 Class 9 Geography - Climate - Geography

Monsoon as a Unifying Bond

• The Himalayas protects the subcontinent from extremely cold winds from central Asia. 
• Due to this Northern India has uniform higher temperatures compared to other areas on the same latitudes.
• The Peninsular plateau, which is surrounded by the sea on three sides, has moderate temperatures. 
• There are significant temperature variations despite these moderating factors.
• Seasonal changes in wind system s and associated weather conditions provide a rhythmic cycle of seasons. 
• Even the unpredictable rain and uneven distribution affect the Indian landscape, animal and plant life, agricultural calendar, and people's lives, including festivals.
• These monsoon winds bind the entire country by providing water to start agricultural activities.
• The river valleys carrying this water also form a single river valley unit.