Worksheet: Climate | Geography Class 11 - Humanities/Arts PDF Download

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Q1: Weather refers to the momentary state of the atmosphere, while climate refers to the ________ of weather conditions over a longer period of time.

Q2: The climate associated with seasonal reversal in the direction of winds is known as ________.

Q3: The state of Kerala and Tamil Nadu have a ________ climate.

Q4: The temperature in Leh in winter can drop down to as low as minus ________.

Q5: Cherrapunji and Mawsynram receive over ________ cm of rainfall in a year.

Q6: India is flanked by the Indian Ocean on ________ sides.

Q7: The difference in altitude affects temperature; it decreases with ________.

Q8: The windward sides of Western Ghats receive ________ rainfall during June-September.

Q9: The southwest monsoon sets in over the Kerala coast by ________.

Q10: El-Nino is a complex weather system that appears once every ________ years.

Assertion and Reason Based

Q1: Assertion: The climate of Kerala and Tamil Nadu in the south is different from that of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in the north.
Reason: All of these regions have a monsoon type of climate.
(a) The assertion and reason are both correct, and the reason explains the assertion.
(b) The assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect.
(c) The assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct.
(d) Both the assertion and reason are incorrect.

Q2: Assertion: Temperature in the Himalayas is cooler than in the plains.
Reason: Altitude affects temperature, and places at higher altitudes are cooler.
(a) The assertion and reason are both correct, and the reason explains the assertion.
(b) The assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect.
(c) The assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct.
(d) Both the assertion and reason are incorrect.

Q3: Assertion: India is flanked by the Indian Ocean on three sides in the south.
Reason: The differential heating of land and sea creates different air pressure zones.
(a) The assertion and reason are both correct, and the reason explains the assertion.
(b) The assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect.
(c) The assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct.
(d) Both the assertion and reason are incorrect.

Q4: Assertion: The southwest monsoon sets in over the Kerala coast by 1st June.
Reason: The intense heating of the landmass in the north of the Indian Ocean causes low pressure in the subcontinent.
(a) The assertion and reason are both correct, and the reason explains the assertion.
(b) The assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect.
(c) The assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct.
(d) Both the assertion and reason are incorrect.

Q5: Assertion: Breaks in the monsoon are quite common during the rainy season.
Reason: The breaks in different regions are due to different reasons.
(a) The assertion and reason are both correct, and the reason explains the assertion.
(b) The assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect.
(c) The assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct.
(d) Both the assertion and reason are incorrect.

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Explain the main difference between weather and climate.

Q2: Name the factors related to location and relief that influence India's climate.

Q3: How do the Himalayas affect India's climate?

Q4: Why do coastal areas in India have a more equable climate than the interior regions?

Q5: What is the impact of altitude on temperature in India?

Q6: Describe the significance of the southwest monsoon in India.

Q7: What are the two branches of the monsoon in India, and what factors influence their distribution?

Q8: What is El-Nino, and how does it affect India's monsoon?

Q9: Define a "break in the monsoon." What are the possible reasons for it?

Q10: Explain why dry spells on the west coast are associated with specific wind patterns.

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Explain the characteristics of the Cold Weather Season in India.

Q2: Describe the pressure and wind patterns during the Cold Weather Season.

Q3: Why do winter monsoons not bring rainfall to most parts of India?

Q4: Explain the role of temperate cyclones from the Mediterranean Sea in winter rainfall.

Q5: Describe the characteristics of the Hot Weather Season in India.

Q6: What are the main features of the Southwest Monsoon Season in India?

Q7: Explain the characteristics of monsoonal rainfall in India.

Q8: Describe the Season of Retreating Monsoon in India.

Long Answer Type Questions

Q1: Discuss the distribution of rainfall in India and its variation in different regions.

Q2: Explain the major climatic types of India based on Koeppen's scheme.

Q3: Discuss the factors responsible for the climatic difference between Agra and Darjeeling.

Q4: Explain the factors influencing the onset and distribution of monsoonal rainfall in India.