Question
Study the climatic data given below and answer the questions that follow:
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Temperature °C$23.1$$24.8$$26.5$$29.3$32$32.8$$33.1$32.1$$30.5$$29.3$$28.7$$26.1$
Rainfall cm$15.3$$10.1$$0.3$$0.1$$1.3$$4.5$$6.1$$10.2$$10.5$$20.1$$16.8$$19.0$
(i) Calculate the annual rainfall experienced by the station.
(ii) Suggest a name of this station, giving a reason for your answer.
(iii) Name the season during which the rainfall is heaviest.

Answer

(i) Annual rainfall is 114.3 cm.
(ii) Suggested name is Chennai. Because the station is receiving most of its rain in October and November.
(iii) Retreating monsoon season.

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