Which of the following is the primary reason for the low rainfall in the Deccan Plateau of India?
A. Subtropical high pressure
B. Cold ocean currents
C. Rain shadow effect
D. Distance from the sea
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Deccan Plateau receives low rainfall because it lies in the rain shadow of the Western Ghats. The moisture-laden monsoon winds lose most of their moisture on the windward side, leaving the leeward side dry.
Explanation:
The Gulf Stream is a warm ocean current that originates in the Gulf of Mexico and flows across the Atlantic to western Europe, moderating its climate.
Explanation:
The thermosphere is the hottest layer of the atmosphere, with temperatures reaching up to 1,500°C or more, although the air is so thin that it would not feel hot to a person.
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