Climate

Question 1

Climate

Answer 1

The sum of total weather conditions and variations over a **large area **for a long period of time (30+ years).

Question 2

Weather

Answer 2

The state of the atmosphere over an area at any point of time.

Question 3

Climate Control

[ 6 Factors ]

Answer 3

• Latitude
• Altitude
• Pressure & Wind systems
• Distance from the Sea
• Relief features
• Ocean currents

Question 4

Coriolis force

Answer 4

• It is the apparent force caused by the earth’s rotation.
• It is responsible for deflecting winds towards the right ( Northern Hemisphere ) and the left ( Sounthern Hemisphere ).

Question 5

Mention the Seasons of India and their period.

Answer 5

1. Cold Weather Season - mid November to February
2. Hot Weather Season - March to May
3. Advancing Monsoon - June to September
4. Retreating Monsoon - October to November

Question 6

Mahawat

Answer 6

The winter rain that is important for the growth of rabi crops.

Question 7

Loo

Answer 7

• The strong, hot, gusty and dry wind that blows during the hot weather season over the North and North-Western India.
• Direct exposure to loo may be fatal.

Question 8

Features of Summer

Answer 8

• Low-pressure zone over India
• Loo blows over North India
• Dust storm over North India
• Thunderstorms, heavy rain, hail. - Kaal Baisakhi (W.B.)
• Pre-monsoon showers - Mango Showers (Kerala & Karnataka)

Question 9

Kaal Baisakhi

Answer 9

Thunderstorms during the summer in West Bengal are locally called Kaal Baisakhi.

Question 10

Mango Showers

Answer 10

In the end of summer, there may be pre-monsoon showers. They are common in Kerala, Karnataka and help in early ripening of mangoes.

Question 11

Features of Advancing Monsoon

Answer 11

• Monsoon Breaks
• Monsoon Trough
• Uncertainity
• Floods

Question 12

Monsoon Breaks

Answer 12

Monsoon rains take place only for a few day at a time and also have rainless intervals. The breaks are related to the **movement of monsoon trough. **

[ Monsoon Break - Wet / Dry Spells ]

Question 13

If the Monsoon Trough lies over the Plains then…

Answer 13

Plains would receive good rainfall.

Question 14

If the Monsoon Trough lies over the Himalayas then…

Answer 14

• Plains get longer dry spells.
• Widespread rain in catchment of Himalayan rivers which leads to floods.

Question 15

October Heat

Answer 15

Due to high temperature and humidity, the weather becomes harsh.

[ Retreating Monsoon ]