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Flashcards: Climate 50 Flashcards 
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Climate refers to the sum total of weather conditions and variations over a period of time longer than ___ years. |
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30 years  |
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True or False: Weather is the average atmospheric conditions over a long period of time. |
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False. Weather refers to the state of the atmosphere at a specific time, not over a long period.  |
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Fill in the blank: The elements of weather include temperature, atmospheric pressure, wind, humidity, and ___. |
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Precipitation  |
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What are the typical temperature ranges during summer and winter in India, particularly in extreme regions? |
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Summer temperatures can reach up to 50ºC in Rajasthan, while winter temperatures can drop to -45ºC in places like Dras, Jammu and Kashmir.  |
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True or False: Coastal areas in India experience more seasonal changes in rainfall compared to inland areas. |
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False. Coastal areas have more consistent rainfall, while inland areas experience greater seasonal variations.  |
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Fill in the blank: Meghalaya receives approximately ___ cm of rainfall annually, making it one of the wettest places in India. |
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400 cm  |
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Discuss how the diversity in weather across India contributes to the concept of 'unity in diversity'. |
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Despite significant variations in temperature and rainfall across different regions, Indians show unity through shared cultural practices and resilience, highlighting how diversity in climate does not impede social cohesion.  |
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What are the two main groups of factors that determine the climate of India? |
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Factors related to location and relief, and factors related to air pressure and winds.  |
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Fill in the blank: The Himalayas act as a protective barrier against ___ winds, influencing India's climate significantly. |
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Cold  |
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True or False: The distance from the sea affects weather patterns in India, with coastal areas experiencing more extreme weather. |
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False. Coastal areas generally experience more stable and mild weather.  |
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How does altitude affect temperature in India? |
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As altitude increases, temperature decreases, meaning higher places like mountains are cooler compared to lower flat lands.  |
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Fill in the blank: Areas facing the wind, such as the western side of the mountains, receive ___ rainfall compared to areas on the leeward side. |
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More  |
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Explain how the distribution of land and water affects India's climate. |
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India's climate is influenced by its geographical distribution, as land heats up and cools down faster than water, leading to variations in air pressure and wind patterns that affect rainfall.  |
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True or False: The northern part of India experiences more consistent high temperatures than the southern part. |
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False. The northern part experiences more extreme temperatures, while the southern part has more consistent high temperatures.  |
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Air moves from areas of ___ pressure to areas of ___ pressure, influencing wind patterns. |
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High; low  |
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True or False: Upper air circulation has no impact on local weather conditions. |
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False; upper air circulation significantly impacts local weather conditions.  |
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Western cyclones primarily influence weather patterns in India during which season? |
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Winter  |
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Tropical depressions during the summer monsoon primarily affect rainfall patterns in ___? |
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India  |
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The movement of air masses at high altitudes can alter the ___ of different regions. |
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Weather  |
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Fill in the blank: In winter, disturbances from the west bring changes in ___ conditions. |
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Weather  |
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True or False: Winds are not affected by seasonal changes in air pressure. |
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False; winds are significantly affected by seasonal changes in air pressure.  |
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High pressure in Central and Western Asia affects the weather in India during winter by ___ dry air southward. |
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Pushing  |
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True or False: The dry air from Central Asia during winter does not influence the weather patterns in northwestern India. |
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False. The dry air significantly influences the weather patterns in northwestern India.  |
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What is the role of the jet stream in winter weather patterns affecting India? |
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The jet stream influences the upper air circulation, guiding the movement of dry and cool air from Central Asia towards India.  |
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The interaction between dry air from Central Asia and trade winds can result in changes in weather patterns in India, particularly affecting ___ and ___. |
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Northwestern and northern India  |
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