Assertion (A)- The Tamil Nadu coast remains dry during South-West monsoon season.

Reason (R) The Tamil Nadu coast is situated parallel to the Bay of Bengal branch of South-West monsoon and it lies in the rain shadow area of the Arabian Sea branch of the South- West monsoon during monsoon season.

[UPPCS 2023] #Geography #Climate

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Consider the following statements with respect to the climate of Western Europe:

[UPPCS 2024] #Geography #Climate

1. Western Europe receives rainfall in all months.

2. Western Europe is located in the belt of Westerlies.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

[JKPSC 2021] #Enviroment #Climate

Statement 1: Climate change is influenced by both natural and anthropogenic factors.

Statement 2: The Amazon rainforest is often referred to as the "lungs of the Earth".

Statement 3: Current extinction rates are comparable to historical background rates.

Statement 4: Urbanization can negatively impact local biodiversity.