Question 7GS2GS2
Discuss the implications of rain shadow effect on India's development.
Main Body
[Section on rain shadow effect continued with discussion on impact on distribution of precipitation and vegetation]
Rain shadow effect is crucial in understanding local climates & biomes. It assists in:
Agricultural planning
Settlement patterns
Preparing disaster management plans (eg. cloudburst likely on windward side)
Global examples:
1Andes mountain range (South America) - western side is wet & east eastern side and within leads to suitable conditions for Atacama desert
2Cascades mountain range (USA) - western side wet, eastern arid & dry
The rain shadow effect is crucial in understanding local climates & biomes. It assists in agricultural planning, settlements pattern, preparing disaster management plans (eg. cloudburst likely on windward side).
115 words6 paragraphs3 bullet points
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Topper
Disha Dhankhar
AIR 2352025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Government Policies and Interventions - Design, Implementation and Issues
Government Schemes and Policies
Rain Shadow Effect Implications
Writing Stats
115
Total words
6
Paragraphs
3
Bullets
analytical
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