Geography: Climate

Topics in this chapter

• Indian Climate Characteristics
• Factors Controlling Climate
• Indian Monsoon Mechanism
• Seasons of India
• Monsoon Onset and Retreat
• Rainfall Distribution and Local Weather

Cheat sheet

Practice questions

1. Question 1Q-9B3340

   What does the term 'climate' signify?

   1. A.The weather conditions of a place for a short period of time
   2. B.The sum total of weather conditions and variations over a large area for a long period of time (more than 30 years)
   3. C.The atmospheric conditions of a specific day
   4. D.Day-to-day changes in temperature and rainfall
   See the answer and solution
2. Question 2Q-16A322

   Which of the following is NOT one of the six major controls of the climate of any place?

   1. A.Latitude
   2. B.Longitude
   3. C.Altitude
   4. D.Pressure and wind system
   See the answer and solution
3. Question 3Q-33A07B

   The Coriolis force is responsible for deflecting winds towards the ________ in the Northern Hemisphere.

   1. A.Left
   2. B.Right
   3. C.Equator
   4. D.Poles
   See the answer and solution
4. Question 4Q-5A2F36

   What are jet streams?

   1. A.Surface winds blowing from sea to land during summer
   2. B.A narrow belt of high-altitude westerly winds in the troposphere
   3. C.Local hot and dry winds blowing in northern India during summer
   4. D.Ocean currents responsible for regulating coastal temperatures
   See the answer and solution
5. Question 5Q-66B518

   During winter, the weather conditions of India are governed by the ________.

   1. A.North-easterly trade winds
   2. B.South-west monsoon winds
   3. C.Equatorial westerly winds
   4. D.Local dust storms
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