The Advancing and Retreating Monsoon
Students will study the characteristics of the advancing (south-west) and retreating (north-east) monsoons and their regional variations.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between the characteristics and rainfall patterns of the Arabian Sea branch and the Bay of Bengal branch of the monsoon.
- Explain why the Coromandel coast receives rainfall during the winter months.
- Analyze the phenomenon of 'breaks' in the monsoon and its implications for agriculture.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
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