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Glossary
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Term |
Definition |
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Climate |
Weather conditions and variations over a large area for a long period of time (more than thirty years). |
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Weather |
It refers to the state of the atmosphere over an area at any point of time. |
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Monsoon |
Monsoon refers to the seasonal reversal in the wind direction during a year. |
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Currents |
Movement of water in the ocean |
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Coriolis Force |
An apparent force caused by the earth’s rotation. The Coriolis force is responsible for deflecting winds toward the right in the northern hemisphere and toward the left in the southern hemisphere. |
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Latitude |
Horizontal lines that measure distance north or south of the equator. |
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Altitude |
Height of the place above the sea level. |
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Continentality |
As the distance from the sea increases, the weather conditions become extreme. Places away from the sea experience hot summers and extremely cold winters. This condition is known as continentality. |
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Southern Oscillation |
When there is a reversal in the pressure conditions, the eastern Pacific has lower pressure in comparison to the eastern Indian Ocean. This periodic change in pressure conditions is known as the Southern Oscillation(SO). |
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El Nino |
El Nino is a climate pattern that describes the unusual warming of surface waters in the eastern Pacific Ocean. |
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Mahawat |
The winter rainfall is locally known as Mahawat which is suitable for the cultivation of rabi crops. |
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Loo |
‘Loo’ is strong, gusty, hot, dry winds that blow during the day over North and North-Western India. |
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Advancing Monsoon |
Monsoon: An Advancing Monsoon in India refers to the Rainy Season that lasts for a period of 4 months from June to September. |
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Retreating Monsoon |
The Retreating Monsoon refers to the transition season that lasts from October to December.
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