Climates of India
1. Match the following Column A Column B (1) Latitude (b) Creates different climates in the north and south (2) Altitude (c) Keeps higher places cooler (3) Proximity to the ocean (d) Moderates the temperature (4) Monsoon winds (a) Brings wet air to India during summer 2. Answer the following questions (a) What is the difference between weather and climate? Weather refers to the condition of the atmosphere for a short period (day to day), such as hot, rainy or windy. Climate refers to the long-term pattern of weather of a place over many years. (b) Why do places near the ocean have milder temperatures than places far away from it? The sea heats up and cools down slowly. It controls the temperature of nearby coastal areas. So, coastal places have cooler summers and warmer winters compared to places far from the sea. (c) What role do monsoon winds play in affecting India’s climate? Monsoon winds bring sea...