Important Passes of Himalayan Region
1. Zoji La on Great Himalayas
2. Banihal on Pir Panjal
3. Photu La on Zaskar
4. Khardung La on Ladakh Range
(Mountain ranges from North to South
Karakoram Range, Ladakh Range, Zaskar Range and Shiwalik)
Month: December 2019
Types of Clouds and Rainfall
Clouds are mainly classified into four categories:-
1. Cirrus Cloud:- These are thin and detached cloud generally having white in color and feathery appearance. These are formed at the high of 8000-12000m.
2. Cumulus:- Look like cotton wool and found at the height of 4000-7000m
3. Stratus:- These are layered cloud formed due to loss of heat.
4. Nimbus:-These are black or dark gray clouds found at middle levels or near the surface
Rain is classified into three categories:-
1. Convectional Rain:-
2. Orographic or Relief
3. Cyclonic or frontal