The Climate of India Lesson- Seven, Class- 4,Subject- Social Studies,solved exercises.

1. Answer the following questions:

a. Why does the southern part of India enjoy an equable climate?
Answer:- Because it is surrounded by the sea on three sides, which keeps the temperature moderate throughout the year.

b. What are monsoons? How are they useful?
Answer:-  Monsoons are seasonal winds that bring rain to India. They are useful because they help in farming and provide water for drinking and irrigation.

c. Which part of India receives rainfall in the winter season?
Answer:- The coastal areas of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh (southeastern India).

d. Why is there winter in some parts of India?
Answer:-  Because during this time, the northern hemisphere tilts away from the sun, reducing heat and making the weather cold.

e. Which factors affect the climate of a place?
Answer:-  Latitude, altitude, distance from the sea, and wind direction.


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2. Fill in the blanks:

a. A hot, dry wind which blows in summer is called loo.
b. Mawsynram is the place which receives the highest rainfall in the world.
c. December and January are the coldest months of the year.
d. Shimla and Darjeeling are two popular hill stations of India.
e. Places near the sea enjoy  equable type of climate.


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3. Write ‘T’ for ‘true’ or ‘F’ for ‘false’:

a. All parts of India have the same type of climate throughout the year. — F
b. The days are longer in summers than in winters. — T
c. Gujarat and Rajasthan receive very little rainfall in the rainy season. — T
d. The winter season starts in August. — F
e. The winter season brings rainfall to all parts of India. — F