Climatic Controls and Weather Concepts

The video tutorial explains the difference between weather and climate, highlighting that weather is the short-term atmospheric condition of a place, while climate is the long-term pattern. It discusses the elements of weather and climate, such as temperature, humidity, and precipitation, and how these elements vary across different regions, using India as an example. The tutorial also covers climatic controls like latitude, altitude, and ocean currents, which influence the climate of a place. Finally, it recaps the key points discussed.

What is the term used to describe the day-to-day atmospheric conditions of a place?

• Climate

• Weather

• Season

• Temperature

Which of the following best describes climate?

• The temperature of a place during the day

• The amount of rainfall in a year

• The sum total of weather conditions over a long period of time

• The weather conditions of a place at any point of time

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

• Sunshine

• Humidity

• Altitude

• Precipitation

In India, which season is characterized by high temperatures and discomfort?

• Spring

• Summer

• Winter

• Rainy

What is the temperature range in the desert region of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan during summers?

• 20 degrees Celsius

• 50 degrees Celsius

• 30 degrees Celsius

• 40 degrees Celsius

Which region in India receives over 400 centimeters of rainfall?

• Jammu and Kashmir

• Meghalaya

• Kerala

• Rajasthan

What are the six main climatic controls that affect the climate of a place?

• Latitude, Altitude, Relief, Air Pressure, Wind System, Ocean Currents

• Temperature, Humidity, Precipitation, Wind, Sunshine, Pressure

• Latitude, Longitude, Altitude, Temperature, Humidity, Wind

• Sunshine, Temperature, Humidity, Pressure, Wind, Precipitation

Why are mountains cooler than plains and sea sides?

• Because they are closer to the sun

• Because they are farther from the equator

• Because they receive more rainfall

• Because the thickness of the atmosphere is less at higher altitudes

What happens to the temperature as you move from the equator towards the poles?

• It increases

• It fluctuates

• It decreases

• It remains the same

How does a warm ocean current affect the coastal climate?

• It causes heavy rainfall

• It lowers the temperature

• It has no effect

• It raises the temperature