What are the six traditional seasons or ritus recognized in India?

Six Traditional Seasons in India are:

• Vasanta (Spring)

• Grishma (Summer)

• Varsha (Rainy)

• Sharad (Autumn)

• Hemanta (Pre-Winter)

• Shishir (Winter)

True or False: The monsoon season is characterized by heavy rainfall.

True

Fill in the blank: Weather is the daily condition of the atmosphere, while climate is the ___ weather pattern in an area over many years.

Average

What role does climate play in the economy, culture, and society of India?

Riddle: I change daily and can be sunny or rainy, but over many years, I show a pattern. What am I?

Climate

What type of climate is found in the Northern Plains of India?

Fill in the blank: The Thar Desert has an ___ climate with very hot days and cool nights.

Arid

Riddle: I am found in the North, with snowy winters and cool summers. What am I?

The Himalayas with an alpine climate.

What is the climate type of the Deccan Plateau?

Fill in the blank: In the Lower Himalayas and hilly areas, the climate is ___ with mild winters.

Temperate

Which region of India is known for its tropical climate with distinct wet and dry periods due to monsoons?

Eastern India and the Southern Peninsula.

Multiple Choice: Which of the following climates has the least rainfall? 
A) Tropical wet, 
B) Alpine,
 C) Arid, 
D) Temperate.

C) Arid

What is the impact of latitude on the climate of India?

Impact of Latitude on India's Climate: 

• Direct sunlight increases warmth.

• Equatorial regions are hotter.

• Polar areas experience cooling.

Fill in the blank: As altitude increases, the temperature ___ because air is less dense.

Decreases

True or False: Coastal areas in India experience more extreme temperature variations than inland areas.

False. Coastal areas experience milder temperatures with less variation compared to inland areas.

Riddle: I am a factor that carries air, sometimes hot or cool, and can bring rain or dry spells. What am I?

Winds

Fill in the blank: Urban heat islands are examples of ___ that can significantly affect local climates.

Microclimates

What role does proximity to the sea play in determining temperature ranges in coastal versus inland areas?

Sea Proximity Effects

• Moderates temperature extremes

• Cooler coastal summers

• Warmer coastal winters