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Flashcards: Climate - 1 50 Flashcards 
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Climate refers to the average of weather conditions over a period of time of ___ or more. |
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50 years  |
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True or False: Weather changes slowly, whereas climate can change rapidly. |
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False. Weather changes quickly, while climate changes imperceptibly.  |
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Fill in the blank: The monsoonal climate is associated with seasonal reversal in the direction of ___ in India. |
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Winds  |
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What are the main elements that contribute to variations in weather conditions? |
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Temperature, pressure, wind direction and velocity, humidity, and precipitation.  |
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True or False: The hot monsoonal climate is predominantly found in South and Southeast Asia. |
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True  |
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Fill in the blank: Weather represents the momentary state of the atmosphere, while climate represents the ___ of weather conditions. |
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Average  |
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What is the primary distinction between weather and climate? |
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Weather is the short-term state of the atmosphere, while climate is the long-term average of weather conditions.  |
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The monsoon climate of India exhibits both unity and diversity. True or False? |
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True. The monsoon climate shows broad unity across the Southeast Asian region but also significant regional variations.  |
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The temperature in summer can reach up to ___ in western Rajasthan. |
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55°C. In contrast, temperatures can drop to as low as -45°C in winter around Leh.  |
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In terms of precipitation, Cherrapunji receives over ___ cm of rainfall annually, while Jaisalmer receives less than ___ cm. |
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1,080 cm; 10 cm. This highlights the regional variation in rainfall across India.  |
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Fill in the blank: The climate of Kerala and Tamil Nadu is vastly different from that of ___ and ___ despite all having a monsoon type of climate. |
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Uttar Pradesh; Bihar. This demonstrates the regional diversity within the monsoon framework.  |
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What is the primary seasonal pattern for rainfall in most parts of India? |
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Most areas receive rainfall during the months of June to September, with some regions like Tamil Nadu experiencing rain in the winter months.  |
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The climate of India is influenced by factors related to ___ and ___. |
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Location and relief, air pressure and winds  |
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True or False: The Himalayan Mountains contribute to the extreme climate experienced in northern India. |
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False. The Himalayan Mountains act as a climatic divide and protect the subcontinent from cold northern winds.  |
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Fill in the blank: Areas in the interior of India experience extremes of climate due to their distance from the ___ influence of the sea. |
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Moderating  |
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What role does latitude play in determining the climate of India? |
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Latitude affects temperature ranges, with northern parts in the temperate zone experiencing greater extremes compared to the southern tropical zone, which has higher and more consistent temperatures.  |
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True or False: The distribution of land and water around India does not significantly impact its climate. |
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False. The differential heating of land and sea creates varying air pressure zones that affect India's climate.  |
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Temperature decreases with height; therefore, places in the mountains are generally ___ than those on the plains. |
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Cooler  |
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True or False: The windward sides of the Western Ghats receive low rainfall during the monsoon season. |
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False. The windward sides of the Western Ghats receive high rainfall during the monsoon season.  |
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The physiography or relief of India influences temperature, air pressure, wind direction, and ___ distribution. |
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Rainfall  |
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Fill in the blank: The inflow of western cyclones in India is generally known as ___ during the winter season. |
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Disturbances  |
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What effect does the leeward situation of the southern plateau have on its climate compared to the windward sides of the Western Ghats? |
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The leeward situation of the southern plateau results in it remaining dry during the monsoon season, while the windward sides receive abundant rainfall.  |
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True or False: Tropical depressions occur in India only during the winter season. |
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False. Tropical depressions occur during the southwest monsoon period.  |
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Short Answer: What are the main factors that control global weather patterns affecting India? |
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The main factors include the distribution of air pressure, upper air circulation, and the inflow of different air masses and jet streams.  |
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The southwest monsoon typically sets in over the Kerala coast by ___ of June. |
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1st June  |
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