Weather and Seasons Chapter Notes | Geography for Grade 6 PDF Download

Introduction

Weather changes every day, making some days sunny, cold, windy, cloudy, or rainy. These changes are caused by the sun, wind, clouds, and rain. When a specific type of weather lasts for many days or months, it is called a season. In India, there are five seasons: summer, monsoon, winter, spring, and autumn. Each season has its own unique features, affecting the clothes we wear, the food we eat, and our daily activities.

Seasons

• A season is when one type of weather lasts for many days or months.
• India has five seasons: summer, monsoon, winter, spring, and autumn.
• Summer, monsoon, and winter are the three main seasons.
• Spring and autumn occur between the main seasons.

Summer (hot and sunny)

• The sun shines brightly, causing us to sweat a lot and feel thirsty.
• Hot winds called loo blow, making it hard to stay outside.
• People drink cold water, cold drinks, and juices.
• Cotton clothes are worn to stay comfortable.
• Fans, coolers, and air conditioners are used to keep cool.
• Some people visit hill stations to escape the heat.

Monsoon (rainy and cloudy)

• Monsoon brings a lot of rain.
• It is cloudy, and cool winds blow.
• Everything becomes wet and slippery on rainy days.
• Thunder and lightning can be seen and heard in the sky.
• People use umbrellas or wear raincoats when going outside.
• Children enjoy playing in the rain.
• Sometimes, a rainbow appears in the sky.

Winter (cold)

• People use blankets and quilts to stay warm.
• Woollen clothes are worn to protect from the cold.
• Heaters or fires are used to keep warm.
• People enjoy hot drinks and hot food.
• Sitting in the sun and eating oranges and groundnuts is common.
• Some hilly areas experience snowfall.

Autumn (dry and windy)

• The weather is neither too hot nor too cold.
• Dry leaves fall off trees.

Spring (pleasant)

• Spring has pleasant weather, neither too hot nor too cold.
• It is the season of flowers and butterflies.
• Spring is called basant in Hindi.

Cycle of Seasons in India

• Winter: December, January, early February
• Spring: Late February, March
• Summer: April, May, June
• Monsoon: July, August, September
• Autumn: October, November