G9-GEO-L4 Climate

What are the three basic elements of the natural environment discussed in the text?

• Landforms, drainage, and atmosphere
• Mountains, rivers, and forests
• Temperature, pressure, and humidity
• Soil, water, and air

How is climate defined in the text?

• The daily weather conditions
• The average weather over a month
• The sum of weather conditions over 30+ years
• The seasonal changes in a year

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an element of weather and climate?

• Temperature
• Atmospheric pressure
• Wind speed
• Soil composition

What type of climate is India described as having?

• Tropical
• Temperate
• Monsoon
• Mediterranean

Which factor contributes to the variation in temperature between Rajasthan and Jammu & Kashmir in summer?

• Ocean currents
• Latitude
• Altitude
• Pressure systems

What is the main reason for rainfall variation between Meghalaya and Ladakh?

• Distance from the sea
• Altitude
• Latitude
• Relief features

Which of the following is NOT listed as a major control of climate?

• Latitude
• Altitude
• Ocean currents
• Vegetation cover

What is the term used to describe extreme weather conditions due to distance from the sea?

• Maritimity
• Continentality
• Insularity
• Tropicality

How do the Himalayas influence India's climate?

• By increasing rainfall
• By preventing cold winds from Central Asia
• By creating monsoon winds
• By moderating coastal temperatures

What causes the reversal of wind direction in summer in India?

• El Niño effect
• Formation of low-pressure area over interior Asia
• Shifting of the ITCZ
• Coriolis force