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: Position of the Sun and the 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 moderates the climate
Q11: How does the direction of the winds influence a place's climate?
Ans: Winds from hot regions make a place hot, while winds from cold regions 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: Wind patterns, nearby water bodies, mountains and atmospheric conditions
Q15: What is the key difference between weather and climate?
Ans: Weather is the condition at a given time, while climate is the average weather of a place over many years
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