Question 1

Q1: Match the climatic factors with their effects: | Column A | Column B | |---|---|  | (1) Latitude | (a) | | (2) Altitude | (b) | | (3) Proximity to the...

Accepted Answer

Here is the matching of climatic factors with their effects: (1) Latitude - (a) Affects temperature based on distance from the Equator. (2) Altitude - (c) Keeps higher places cooler. (3) Proximity to the ocean - (d) Moderates the temperature. (4) Monsoon winds - (b) Bring seasonal rainfall.

Question 2

Q2: Answer the following questions: a) What is the difference between weather and climate? b) Why do places near the ocean have milder temperatures than p...

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a) Weather is the condition of the atmosphere at a particular place and time, such as if it is raining or sunny. Climate, on the other hand, is the average weather conditions in a region over a long period of time, typically several decades. b) Places near the ocean have milder temperatures because...

Question 3

Q3: Look at a map of India given at the end of this book. Identify the climate for these cities - Leh, Chennai, Delhi, Panaji and Jaipur. - Is the place n...

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Here is the climate for the specified cities, along with the factors affecting them:    Leh: Alpine climate. It is located in the mountains. The high altitude results in cold temperatures.    Chennai: Tropical climate. It is near the sea. Proximity to the coast moderates the temperature, and its loc...

Question 4

Q4: Draw the monsoon cycle in summers and winters on a map of India. - Label where the winds blow in summer and winter - Show the direction of winds durin...

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A map of India is required to complete this exercise. The map should show:    Summer Monsoon: Winds blowing from the southwest towards the land, bringing moisture and rainfall. The Arabian Sea branch and the Bay of Bengal branch of the monsoon should be indicated.    Winter Monsoon: Winds blowing fr...

Question 5

Q5: Make a colourful poster showing festivals in India linked to farming and weather (e.g., Baisakhi, Onam). Add pictures or drawings of these festivals.

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This exercise requires creating a poster. The poster should include:    Baisakhi (Punjab): A harvest festival celebrating the beginning of the new solar year and the harvest season. Pictures or drawings could include farmers celebrating, traditional dances, and harvested crops.    Onam (Kerala): A h...

Question 6

Q6: Imagine you are a farmer in India. Write a short diary entry about how you would prepare for the rainy season.

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Dear Diary, Today, I spent the day preparing for the upcoming monsoon season. The rains are the lifeline of our crops, and it is crucial to be ready. First, I ensured that the fields are properly ploughed and leveled to prevent waterlogging. Next, I repaired the bunds around the fields to conserve w...

Question 7

Q7: Identify a natural disaster (e.g., cyclone, flood, landslide, or forest fire) and write a short essay that includes the causes and impacts. Suggest ac...

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Floods Floods are a common natural disaster in India, especially during the monsoon season. They occur when excessive rainfall causes rivers and lakes to overflow, inundating surrounding areas. Other causes include glacial bursts in the Himalayan region and poorly planned urban development that obst...

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