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    M.E.

    S INDIAN SCHOOL (MESIS)


    ABU HAMOUR BRANCH, DOHA – QATAR
    NOTES [2024-2025]
    Class &Div: IX (All Divisions) Subject: Social Science
    Lesson: Climate Date: 10/10/2024

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    Ref. No: S.S-NS-16


    1. Distinguish between climate and weather.
    Answer: Climate refers to the sum total of weather conditions and variations over a large
    area for a long period of time (thirty years).
    Weather refers to the state of the atmosphere over an area at any point of time.
    2. Name the elements of climate and weather.
    Answer:Elements of weather and climate are temperature, atmospheric pressure, wind,
    humidity and precipitation.
    3. What does the word ‘Monsoon’ mean?
    Answer:The word Monsoon is derived from the Arabic word ‘mausim’ which literally
    means season. It refers to the seasonal reversal in the wind direction during a year.
    4. What is the climate of India?
    Answer:India’s climate is described as “Tropical Monsoon Type of Climate”.
    5. Name the two elements which are responsible for the regional variations within the
    country.
    Answer:The two important elements are temperature and precipitation.
    6. Why do the houses in Rajasthan have thick walls and flat roofs?
    Answer:The houses in Rajasthan have thick walls to prevent them from becoming hot. The
    thick walls keep the interior cool. The flat roofs are used to collect water when it rains and
    in summer they are used for drying dates and storage purposes.
    7. Why are houses in Assam built on stilts?
    Answer:Assam receives very heavy rain and often water accumulates on the ground. There
    is a thick undergrowth which makes it difficult for the people to live. So houses are built
    above the ground level on stilts.
    8. Explain the term ‘burst’ of the monsoon.
    Answer:Around the time of its arrival, the normal rainfall suddenly increases and it
    continues to rain for several days. This is known as the ‘burst’ of the monsoon.

    9. Give two examples of pre-monsoon showers.


    Answer:The two examples of pre-monsoon showers are the ‘mango showers’ in Kerala and
    Karnataka and the ‘Kaal Baisakhi’ which causes rainfall in West Bengal.
    10. Name the major seasons of India.
    Answer:(a) The cold weather season (winter) (b) The hot weather season (summer)
    (c) Rainy season (d) Retreating season

    ACD-105, REV 0, 27.03.2021


    11. Explain the features of the Monsoon rains.
    Answer:(a) The Monsoon is often irregular in its arrival and retreat.
    (b) The rainfall is unevenly distributed. Certain regions lying on the windward slopes of the
    mountains receive heavy rain while those in the rain shadow area receives less.
    (c) The amount of rain varies annually.
    (d) The rainfall is concentrated within the three months of the year.
    (e) The alternation of dry and wet spells vary in intensity. At one place the rainfall is very heavy
    causing floods while at another place it might have famines.
    12. Write a brief account of the conditions and characteristics of the retreating monsoons.

    Answer: The months of October-November mark a period of transition from hot rainy
    season to cold dry winter conditions. The Retreating Monsoon season is marked by clear
    skies and rise in temperature. While days are warm, nights are cool and pleasant. High rate
    of evaporation from the land that is still moist results in high humidity and oppressive
    weather conditions during the day. This phenomenon is known as ‘October heat’.

    13. Give a brief account of the hot weather season in India.


    Answer :The period between March to May is the hot weather season or summer in India.
    The summer months experience rising temperature and falling air pressure in the northern
    part of the country. Towards the end of May, an elongated low-pressure area develops in
    the region extending from the Thar Desert in the northwest to Patna and Chotanagpur
    plateau in the east and southeast. Circulation of air begins to set in around this trough.
    Strong, gusty, hot, dry winds, locally called ‘loo’, blow during the day over the north and
    northwestern India. They may continue until late in the evening. Dust storms are common
    during the month of May in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Eastern Rajasthan and Western Uttar
    Pradesh. Sometimes, they bring light rain and pleasant cool breeze that provide temporary
    relief from the heat. High temperature during the day causes violent, localised
    thunderstorms by the evening. These thunderstorms are associated with violent winds,
    torrential downpours, often accompanied by hail. These storms are known as ‘Kaal
    Baisakhi’ or calamity of the month of Baisakh in West Bengal.
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    ACD-105, REV 0, 27.03.2021

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