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' and explain the main difference between them.
Describe the characteristics of the tropical monsoon climate found in India.
Describe the process of convectional rainfall.
Describe the process of the water cycle and its importance in weather formation.
Describe the role of jet streams in influencing weather patterns.
Explain how altitude affects the temperature of a place.
Explain the concept of 'rain shadow' with an example from India.
Explain the difference between weather forecasting and climate prediction.
Which of the following best describes the monsoon climate of India? (1) Hot and dry throughout the year (2) Alternating wet and dry seasons (3) Cold and snowy (4) Mild and rainy all year
Which of the following instruments is used to measure atmospheric pressure? (1) Barometer (2) Hygrometer (3) Anemometer (4) Rain gauge
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, wet summers and hot, dry winters (4) Mild, dry summers and cold, wet winters
Which of the following is a cold ocean current? (1) Gulf Stream (2) Kuroshio (3) Labrador (4) Agulhas
A city located near the sea is likely to have ________ temperature variations compared to a city located inland.
The ________ effect is responsible for the deflection of winds due to the Earth's rotation.
The ________ is the layer of the atmosphere where most weather phenomena occur.
The amount of water vapour the air can hold increases with ________.
State whether the following statement is true or false: 'Cyclones are high-pressure systems.'
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 equatorial region receives the highest amount of solar radiation.'
State whether the following statement is true or false: 'The Indian subcontinent experiences tropical monsoon climate.'
