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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. _______ in central Russia receivers an annual precipitation of barely 40 cm.
   2. Tibet lies on the _______ side of the Himalayas.
   3. The _______ Current has a moderating effect on South Japan during the months of winter.
   4. The _____ Winds bring life giving rain to South and Southeast Asia.
   5. The Thar Desert has come into existence because the ________ runs. parallel to the direction of the Monsoon Winds.
2. 2.

   Tick the sentences that are true. Correct the others.

   1. When the Sun shines over the Tropic of Capricorn, it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
   2. The Monsoon rains are mainly convectional in nature.
   3. Places that experience the equatorial type of climate have rainfall every day at 1 o'clock in the afternoon.
   4. Giant pandas are commonly found in places that experience the Tundra type of climate.
   5. Southwestern Siberia and Indonesia experience the same type of climate.
3. 3.

   Delhi never experiences snowfall. Give reasons.

4. 4.

   Coastal Tamil Nadu gets rain during October and November. Give reasons.

5. 5.

   There is a sharp drop in night temperature in areas experiencing the desert type of climate. Give reasons.

6. 6.

   The Natural vegetation of the Mediterranean climatic zone has long roots and thick barks. Give reasons.