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Why does Shillong receive more rainfall than kolkata ? Give two reasons. |
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Answer» Solution :SHILLONG is situated on the meghalaya Plateau which receives the HIGHEST RAINFALL in the country. (i) Shillong is situated on lofty MOUNTAINS, funnel shaped. Here condensation is intense causing heavy rainfall. (II) Kolkata is located on the Ganga - Brahmaputra Delta. There is no mountain range obstructing the South west monsoon. Hence, it receives less rainfall. |
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