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Class 5 SST Question Answers - Weather and Climate

Q1: What do we call the day-to-day conditions of the atmosphere?
Ans: Weather


Q2: What are some elements used to describe the weather?
Ans: Humidity, temperature, wind speed, rainfall, etc.


Q3: What is it called when extreme weather conditions cause property or life loss?
Ans: Severe weather


Q4: How many seasons does India have?
Ans: Three (Summer, Winter, Monsoon)


Q5: What is the term for the long-term weather conditions in a large area?
Ans: Climate


Q6: Why is it hotter during the day and cooler at night?
Ans: Sun's position and angle of its rays


Q7: When are shadows longer – during the morning or at noon?
Ans: During the morning


Q8: What is the main factor that determines whether a region has a hot, temperate, or cold climate?
Ans: Distance from the equator


Q9: How does altitude affect climate?
Ans: Higher altitude results in cooler temperatures.


Q10: What moderates the climate near the sea?
Ans: The sea has a moderating influence on the climate.


Q11: How does the direction of the winds influence a place's climate?
Ans: Winds from hot places make a place hot, while winds from cold places make it cold.


Q12: What determines the humidity of a place?
Ans: Proximity to large water bodies and wind direction


Q13: What is the term for a place with a lot of moisture in the air?
Ans: Humid


Q14: What affects the amount of rainfall a place receives?
Ans: Rainfall depends on various factors.


Q15: What is the key difference between weather and climate?
Ans: Weather is the condition at a given time, while climate is the average over a year.

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