Chapter 2 Solutions — Understanding the Weather

Questions and Activities

1. 1.
   Match the instrument with the weather element it measures. Instrument: (1) Hygrometer, (2) Anemometer, (3) Barometer, (4) Thermometer, (5) Rain gauge Element:

   • (a) Precipitation,
   • (b) Atmospheric pressure,
   • (c) Wind direction and speed,
   • (d) Humidity,
   • (e) Temperature
2. 2.
   Jyotsna is deciding what clothes to pack for her school trip to Mumbai in June. She looks at the weather forecast, which predicts 29°C and 84% humidity. What would be your advice to her?
3. 3.
   Imagine that a small group of students is setting up a rain gauge. Here are some options for the site: (1) The school vegetable garden, (2) The terrace of the school building, (3) Open ground with elevated platform, (4) Compound wall of school, (5) Verandah of the school laboratory. Discuss in your group and finalise the site. Write down the reasons for your decision.
4. 4.
   Below is a chart taken from IMD, Jammu and Kashmir (Date: 01-02-2024). Looking at the data available, write a short script to report the weather conditions in different parts of Jammu and Kashmir on the date shown. (Hint: Cover the temperature range, maximum and minimum temperatures, humidity, precipitation, etc.)