Worksheet: Weather and Climate - Notes | Study Social Studies for Class 5 - Class 5

MCQs

Question 1: The condition of the atmosphere at a given place and time is called
(a) season
(b) altitude
(c) climate
(d) weather

Question 2: The Sun’s rays fall directly on the areas near the
(a) North Pole
(b) South Pole
(c) Equator
(d) Antarctic Circle

Question 3: The water vapour or moisture present in the air is called
(a) rain
(b) cloud
(c) humidity
(d) dew

Question 4: It is hot and humid throughout the year in the
(a) Temperate Zone
(b) Torrid Zone
(c) Frigid Zone
(d) mountains

Fill in the blanks

Question 5:
(a) The__________of a place does not change over a long period of time.
(b) The rays of the Sun become__________as one moves away from the Equator.
(c) The__________Zones remain cold all the year round.
(d) The world is divided into__________major climatic regions.
(e) Places near the coast have a__________climate.

Answer these questions.

Question 6: Why do places near the Equator receive more heat than those near the poles?

Question 7: Why does Chennai have a moderate climate?

Question 8: Describe the climatic conditions of each heat zone.

Question 9: Write the difference between
(a) weather and climate.
(b) moderate climate and extreme climate.

Question 10: How do winds influence the climate of a place?

Think and answer
Question 11:

Shimla and Ludhiana are almost at the same distance from the Equator. Then, why is Shimla much colder than Ludhiana?