Question

Observe the graph and answer the question below

a) In which longitude does Chennai lie? 

b) What are the elements of climate shown in this graph? 

c) What are the warmest months in Chennai? 

d) Give a reason for Chennai experiencing the highest rainfall in the months of October and November.

Answer 1

a) 80.3° East.

b) Temperature and rainfall. 

c) May and June. 

d) During South – West Monsoon Chennai is the Rain shadow region. But during the time of North-East monsoon due to depression in Bengal, Chennai also have low pressure, that’s why Chennai receives high rainfall in the months October – November.