Weather and Climate
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Weather and Climate starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how mountains affect the climate of a region.
Describe the role of the Western Ghats in influencing rainfall in India.
Explain how latitude affects the climate of a place.
Explain the process of convectional rainfall.
Explain the term 'continental climate'.
Explain the term 'rain shadow area' with reference to India.
Explain why coastal areas have moderate climate compared to interior areas.
Name any two elements of weather.
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) Thermometer (2) Barometer (3) Hygrometer (4) Anemometer
Which of the following is a cold wind that blows in northern India during winter? (1) Loo (2) Mistral (3) Nor'wester (4) None of these
Which of the following is a feature of the desert climate? (1) High rainfall (2) High humidity (3) Large temperature difference between day and night (4) Dense vegetation
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the instrument used to measure humidity.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is used to measure the temperature of the air.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is used to measure wind speed.
Fill in the blank: The ________ monsoon brings rainfall to the Coromandel Coast of India.
State whether the following statement is true or false: 'The climate of a place is affected by its altitude.'
State whether the following statement is true or false: 'The equator receives more sunlight than the poles.'
State whether the following statement is true or false: 'The Himalayas influence the climate of India.'
State whether the following statement is true or false: 'The retreating monsoon season is also known as the post-monsoon season.'
