Practice Heavy Rainfall In The Western Ghats And Northeast India (15.1.2.1)

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Question 1.
What is heavy rainfall defined as in mm?
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Think about the standard rainfall measurement.
Question 2.
What does orographic rainfall mean?
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Relate it to the effect of geography on weather.
3Question 3.
What defines heavy rainfall in the context of this section?
- Over 50 mm
- Over 100 mm
- Over 200 mm
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Recall the specific threshold mentioned.
4Question 4.
Does heavy rainfall support agriculture?
- True
- False
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Think about the relationship between water and crop yield.
Question 5.
Devise a plan for managing the risks associated with heavy rainfall in a coastal town located in the Western Ghats. What infrastructure or practices would you suggest?
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Consider ways to utilize the water and minimize damage.
Question 6.
Evaluate how climate change might impact the patterns and intensity of heavy rainfall in the Northeast region.
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Think about shifts in temperature and weather extremes.

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