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Climate — Social Studies STD 9 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9Social StudiesClimate5 Marks
Question
Answer the following questions briefly.What are Jet streams and how do they affect the climate of India?
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Answer

Jet streams are high velocity westerly winds blowing through a narrow zone in the upper troposphere. The westerly flows are responsible for the western disturbances experienced in the north and north-western parts of the country. The easterly jet streams cause tropical depressions during the monsoon as well as October-November months.

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