Chapter 3 Solutions — Climates of India

Questions and Activities

1. 1.
   Match the climatic factors with their effects: Column A — Column B (1) Latitude —

   • (a) Brings wet air to India during summer (2) Altitude —
   • (b) Creates different climates in the north and south (3) Proximity to the ocean —
   • (c) Keeps higher places cooler (4) Monsoon winds —
   • (d) Moderates the temperature
2. 2.
   Answer the following questions:

   • (a) What is the difference between weather and climate?
   • (b) Why do places near the ocean have milder temperatures than places far away from it?
   • (c) What role do monsoon winds play in affecting India's climate?
   • (d) Why is Chennai warm or hot throughout the year, while Leh is cold?
3. 3.
   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 near the sea, in the mountains, or in the desert? How do these factors affect the climate there?
4. 4.
   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 during the monsoon.
5. 5.
   Make a colourful poster showing festivals in India linked to farming and weather (e.g., Baisakhi, Onam). Add pictures or drawings of these festivals.
6. 6.
   Imagine you are a farmer in India. Write a short diary entry about how you would prepare for the rainy season.
7. 7.
   Identify a natural disaster (e.g., cyclone, flood, landslide, or forest fire) and write a short essay that includes the causes and impacts. Suggest actions that individuals, communities and the government can take to reduce the impact.