Weather and Climate
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Weather and Climate starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Define the terms 'weather' and 'climate'.
Describe the impact of deforestation on local weather and climate.
Describe the process of 'convection' in the atmosphere.
Describe the role of latitude in determining the climate of a place.
Describe the role of ocean currents in influencing the climate of coastal regions.
Explain the concept of 'albedo' and its significance in climate studies.
Explain the difference between 'humidity' and 'precipitation'.
Explain the process of 'orographic rainfall'.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) was established in which year? (1) 1875 (2) 1947 (3) 1950 (4) 1965
Which of the following best describes the 'rain shadow' effect? (1) Heavy rainfall on both sides of a mountain (2) Dry conditions on the leeward side of a mountain (3) Increased humidity in valleys (4) None of the above
Which of the following factors does NOT influence the climate of a region? (1) Latitude (2) Altitude (3) Distance from the sea (4) Population density
Which of the following is a characteristic of the Mediterranean climate? (1) Hot, wet summers and cold, dry winters (2) Hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters (3) Cold, dry summers and hot, wet winters (4) Mild, dry summers and cold, wet winters
The ________ is the instrument used to measure rainfall.
The ________ is the layer of the atmosphere where most weather phenomena occur.
The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of a substance by 1°C is called ________.
The amount of water vapor present in the air is called ________.
State whether the following statement is true or false: 'The Coriolis effect causes winds to deflect to the right in the Northern Hemisphere.'
State whether the following statement is true or false: 'The equator receives more solar energy than the poles.'
State whether the following statement is true or false: 'The Indian subcontinent experiences a tropical monsoon climate.'
State whether the following statement is true or false: 'The leeward side of a mountain receives more rainfall than the windward side.'
