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Abhishek Singh· 2023

GS1GS1

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Introduction

Major mountain ranges in the world are created due to tectonic plate movements & they affect local weather around them.

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Main Body

Briefly mention the alignment of major mountain ranges of the world & explain their impact on local weather condition, with example.

Major mountain ranges in the world are created due to tectonic plate movements & they affect local weather around them.

Alignment of major ranges:

North America: Rockies, Appalachians

South America: Andes

Europe: Alps & Orals

Asia: Himalayas / AfnerAtlas etc

Impact of mountains on local weather:

1Himalayas:
It prevents cold siberian air mass from entering India & makes India habitable
It also deflects monsoon winds towards India thus causing rain
2Rockies:
Chinook (localwind) also called Snoweaters flows down the Rockies making inland suitable for Agriculture eg: Prairies.
115 words6 paragraphs3 bullet points
  • global coverage of mountain ranges
  • specific regional impacts explained
  • good use of examples to illustrate concepts

Topper

Abhishek Singh

2023

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Physical Geography - Mountain Ranges and Weather

Global Mountain Distribution and Local Climate Impact

Mountain Range Characteristics and Regional Effects

Writing Stats

135

Total words

6

Paragraphs

3

Bullets

technical-analytical

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