Worksheet Solutions: Weather and Climate

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

(i) What is weather?
(a) Average atmospheric conditions
(b) Long-term climate conditions
(c) Short-term atmospheric conditions
(d) Altitude variations
Ans: (c)
Weather is defined as the condition of the atmosphere over a short period at a given place and time.

(ii) How does climate differ from weather?
(a) Climate is short-term, weather is long-term
(b) Climate is the average over a long period, weather is short-term
(c) They are the same
(d) Climate is only related to temperature
Ans: (b)
Climate represents long-term average weather conditions, while weather is the short-term atmospheric state.

(iii) Which factor influences the climate of a place by causing a sea breeze during the day?
(a) Altitude
(b) Direction of the wind
(c) Distance from the Equator
(d) Humidity
Ans: (b)
Land and sea breezes are caused by the direction of the wind, influencing the climate of a place.

(iv) What is the primary difference between weather and climate?
(a) Weather changes quickly, climate remains constant
(b) Weather is related to temperature only, climate considers multiple factors
(c) Climate changes frequently, weather remains constant
(d) Weather is a long-term condition, climate is short-term
Ans: (b)
Weather encompasses various atmospheric conditions, while climate considers factors like temperature, humidity, and more.

(v) Which factor contributes to the daily range of temperature in desert climates?
(a) Altitude
(b) Humidity
(c) Distance from the Sea
(d) Direction of the Wind
Ans: (c)
The daily range of temperature in desert climates is influenced by the distance from the sea.

Q2: Fill in the Blanks.

(i) The atmosphere is affected by the condition of ____________, ____________, wind, humidity, and rainfall.
Ans: temperature, air pressure

(ii) The climate of a place remains the same for _________ years and may be hot, cold, rainy, or dry.
Ans: 30-40

(iii) The main trees found in Equatorial climates include ebony, mahogany, and ____________.
Ans: rosewood

(iv) In the Maritime climate, places located near the sea coast have a ____________ climate.
Ans: Maritime

(v) The Tundra region is extremely cold as it is nearest to the ____________.
Ans: Poles

Q3: Match the Column.

Ans:

Q4: True or False.

(i) Climate is a temporary state of atmospheric conditions.
Ans: False
Weather is temporary; climate represents long-term conditions.

(ii) The Tropic of Cancer divides India into two climatic zones.
Ans: True
The Tropic of Cancer does divide India into two climatic zones.

(iii) Deserts have a moderate climate due to the presence of water bodies.
Ans: False
Deserts are characterized by extreme temperatures and lack of water bodies.

(iv) The Equatorial climate is characterized by extremely cold winters.
Ans: False
Equatorial climates are known for hot and humid conditions, not extremely cold winters.

(v) The Mediterranean climate is found near the Arctic Circle.
Ans: False
The Mediterranean climate is found near the Mediterranean Sea, not the Arctic Circle.