1.
Which statement best explains why Shillong gets around 200 cm rainfall annually, whereas Cherrapunji (~30 km away) gets over 1250 cm annually?
A
Cherrapunji lies on the leeward side of the Khasi hills and Shillong lies on the windward side.
B
Cherrapunji lies on the windward side of the Khasi hills and receives rainfall from the Bay of Bengal branch of monsoon, while Shillong lies on the leeward side forming a rain shadow area.
C
Cherrapunji gets rainfall from clouds coming from the Himalayas, whereas Shillong gets rainfall from the Malabar branch of monsoon.
D
The average temperature of Shillong has risen due to excessive deforestation and pollution.