Rain clouds appear black in colour despite having the Sun above them because

1. Clouds accumulate electrostatic charge

2. Rain-bearing clouds absorb most of the solar insolation falling on them.

3. Clouds scatter light received by them.

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Generally, the capacity of air to hold moisture in the form of water vapour is likely to be greater in

There is a certain definite pattern to the location of the world’s deserts. Almost all the deserts are confined within the

As you move from Taiga to Tundra region

1. The average vegetation height reduces

2. Depth of permafrost decreases

3. Vegetation becomes more scattered

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Consider the following statements.

1. They are consecutive series of alluvial fans forming along the edge of a linear mountain range.

2. They usually occur in arid climates.

The above refer to?