Weather and Climate
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Weather and Climate starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Define 'humidity'.
Describe the difference between maximum and minimum temperature.
Describe the process of convectional rainfall.
Explain how latitude affects the climate of a region.
Explain how ocean currents influence the climate of coastal regions.
Explain the role of the Himalayas in influencing the climate of India.
Explain the term 'continentality'.
Explain the term 'rain shadow area' with an example from India.
The highest temperature ever recorded in India was in which state? (1) Rajasthan (2) Kerala (3) Assam (4) Gujarat
Which of the following cities is likely to have a maritime climate? (1) Delhi (2) Mumbai (3) Jaipur (4) Lucknow
Which of the following instruments is used to measure atmospheric pressure? (1) Thermometer (2) Barometer (3) Hygrometer (4) Anemometer
Which of the following is a cold ocean current? (1) Gulf Stream (2) Kuroshio (3) Labrador (4) Agulhas
The amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1°C is called a ________.
The average weather condition of a place over a long period of time is called ________.
The instrument used to measure rainfall is called a ________.
The instrument used to measure wind speed is called a(n) ________.
State whether the following statement is true or false: 'Humidity is the amount of water vapour present in the air.'
State whether the following statement is true or false: 'The retreating monsoon season in India is also known as the post-monsoon season.'
State whether the following statement is true or false: 'The Western Ghats receive more rainfall than the Eastern Ghats.'
True or False: The climate of a place can change within a day.
