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AP State Board Syllabus AP SSC 10th Class Social Studies Important Questions<\/a> Chapter 4 Climate of India.<\/p>\n

AP State Syllabus SSC 10th Class Social Studies Important Questions 4th Lesson Climate of India<\/h2>\n

10th Class Social 4th Lesson Climate of India 1 Mark Important Questions and Answers<\/h3>\n

Question 1.
\nDeforestation happens in all areas in India. Suggest two remedies to stop deforestation.
\nAnswer:<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Control over cutting of forests.<\/li>\n
  2. Effective implementation of WALTA Act.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Question 2.
    \nWhat is the reason for October heat?
    \nAnswer:
    \nReasons for October heat: High temperature, high humidity.<\/p>\n

    \"AP<\/p>\n

    Question 3.
    \nThe rise of 2\u00b0C in average temperature results in a rise of one meter in sea level by early next century. Write any two slogans on the control of global warming.
    \nAnswer:<\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Grow trees – save the earth.<\/li>\n
    2. Avoid plastic bags – encourage cloth bags.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Question 4.
      \nWhat do you mean by Western Disturbances?
      \nAnswer:
      \nCyclonic depressions coming from Mediterranean sea are called Western disturbances.<\/p>\n

      Question 5.
      \nObserve the map of India and answer the following question.
      \n\"AP
      \nMention the names of any two states in which the average temperature of January is 10\u00b0C.
      \nAnswer:<\/p>\n

        \n
      1. Jammu Kashmir<\/li>\n
      2. Himachal Pradesh<\/li>\n
      3. Uttarakhand<\/li>\n
      4. Uttar Pradesh<\/li>\n
      5. Sikkim<\/li>\n
      6. Arunachal Pradesh<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        \"AP<\/p>\n

        Question 6.
        \nIn which monsoon season does the Coromandel coast receive less rainfall?
        \nAnswer:
        \nThe Coromandel coast receives less rainfall in the South-west monsoon season.<\/p>\n

        Question 7.
        \nObserve the map and answer the following questions.
        \n\"APa) When do monsoons reach Maharashtra?
        \nAnswer:
        \nOn June 10th monsoons reach Maharashtra.
        \nb) When do monsoons reach Kerala?
        \nAnswer:
        \nOn June 1st monsoons reach Kerala.<\/p>\n

        Question 8.
        \nObserve the map and answer the following questions.
        \n\"APa) Why do winds always blow towards low-pressure regions?
        \nAnswer:<\/p>\n

          \n
        1. In low-pressure regions temperature is high and evaporation is more.<\/li>\n
        2. Warm air rises, so cool air replaces it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          b) When do the south-west monsoons blow in India?
          \nAnswer:
          \nBeginning of June, July.<\/p>\n

          \"AP<\/p>\n

          Question 9.
          \nWrite down the reason for the low temperature in India in the months of December and January.
          \nAnswer:<\/p>\n

            \n
          1. Pleasant and clear sky<\/li>\n
          2. Low humidity 3) Angle of incidence<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Question 10.
            \nMention any two actions that you would take if you were the officer, to prevent deforestation.
            \nAnswer:<\/p>\n

              \n
            1. I would strictly implement the existing forest laws.<\/li>\n
            2. I would bring awareness among the people on the need for the protection of forests.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Question 11.
              \nWhy does Coromandel Coast get high rain\u00acfall during North-east monsoons?
              \nAnswer:
              \nCoromandel coast gets high rainfall during Northeast monsoons, because of cyclones and depression. The low pressure conditions of North-western India move far south.<\/p>\n

              Question 12.
              \n“An international effort to form an agreement whereby all countries try to reduce their emission of greenhouse gases has so far not been achieved.” What is the reason for this disagreement among the countries of the world?
              \nAnswer:
              \nDeveloped countries want developing countries to cut down on burning coal and other activities and developing countries say that their economic development will be seriously damaged if they don’t burn fossil fuels.<\/p>\n

              \"AP<\/p>\n

              Question 13.
              \nWhich refers to weather?
              \nAnswer:
              \nThe state of atmospheric conditions over an area at a particular time refers to weather.<\/p>\n

              Question 14.
              \nWhat are the elements of weather and climate?
              \nAnswer:
              \nThe elements of weather and climate are :<\/p>\n

                \n
              1. temperature<\/li>\n
              2. atmospheric pressure,<\/li>\n
              3. wind,<\/li>\n
              4. humidity and<\/li>\n
              5. precipitation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Question 15.
                \nWhat are called climatographs?
                \nAnswer:
                \nThe pattern of the elements of weather and climate for a place can be shown using pictures called climographs or climatographs.<\/p>\n

                Question 16.
                \nWhat do climographs show?
                \nAnswer:
                \nClimographs show average monthly values of maximum temperature, minimum temperature and rainfall for a given place.<\/p>\n

                Question 17.
                \nWhat are called climatic controls?
                \nAnswer:
                \nThe factors that affect climate are called climatic controls.<\/p>\n

                Question 18.
                \nWhat are the factors that are influencing climate and weather?
                \nAnswer:<\/p>\n

                  \n
                1. Latitude<\/li>\n
                2. Land-water relationship<\/li>\n
                3. Relief<\/li>\n
                4. Upper air circulation<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  Question 19.
                  \nName some hill stations.
                  \nAnswer:
                  \nShimla, Gulmarg, Nainital Darjeeling, Kodaikanal and Udagamandalam.<\/p>\n

                  \"AP<\/p>\n

                  Question 20.
                  \nWhich is the coldest month in India?
                  \nAnswer:
                  \nJanuary is usually the coldest month. Day temperature sometimes drops below 10\u00b0C in several parts of the country.<\/p>\n

                  Question 21.
                  \nWhich areas enjoy a moderate climate?
                  \nAnswer:
                  \nThe coastal areas enjoy a moderate climate as the temperature remains well above 20\u00b0C.<\/p>\n

                  Question 22.
                  \nHow is India during winter?
                  \nAnswer:
                  \nDuring winter, the weather is generally pleasant with clear sky, low humidity and cool breeze.<\/p>\n

                  Question 23.
                  \nWhat are called ‘Loo’?
                  \nAnswer:
                  \nThe northern plain of India experiences dry and hot winds called ‘Loo’.<\/p>\n

                  Question 24.
                  \nWhat are the two branches of the south-west monsoon?
                  \nAnswer:
                  \nThe Arabian Sea branch and the Bay of Bengal branch.<\/p>\n

                  Question 25.
                  \nWhich is more powerful in these two gases – Methane or Carbon dioxide?
                  \nAnswer:
                  \nMethane is said to be even more powerful than carbon dioxide as a greenhouse gas.<\/p>\n

                  10th Class Social 4th Lesson Climate of India 2 Marks Important Questions and Answers<\/h3>\n

                  Question 1.
                  \nWhy do you think that, the effects of climate change may be felt by all countries?
                  \nAnswer:<\/p>\n

                    \n
                  1. The effects of climate change like global warming, increase of mean sea level, degradation of Ozone layer, etc. are not limited to one particular country.<\/li>\n
                  2. No country can escape from the negative impacts of climate change. Hence the effects of climatic change may be felt by all countries.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    \"AP<\/p>\n

                    Question 2.
                    \nStudy the following map and answer the questions given below.
                    \n\"APa) In which state, the south-west monsoon enter first?
                    \nAnswer:
                    \nKerala.
                    \nb) When do the south-west monsoons reach Gujarat?
                    \nAnswer:
                    \nJune 15.<\/p>\n

                    Question 3.
                    \nSuggest some measures to reduce global warming.
                    \nAnswer:
                    \nMeasures to reduce global warming:<\/p>\n

                      \n
                    1. Afforestation<\/li>\n
                    2. Reduction of the burning of fossil fuels.<\/li>\n
                    3. Instead of coal, the use of solar energy to be encouraged.<\/li>\n
                    4. Reduction in the use of vehicles and encouragement of public transport system.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      Question 4.
                      \nObserve the following figure and answer the questions given below:
                      \n\"AP<\/p>\n

                        \n
                      1. What is the relation between atmospheric pressure and winds?
                        \nAnswer:
                        \nThe winds blow from a high-pressure area to low pressure area.<\/li>\n
                      2. Which monsoon winds are mainly responsible for the bulk of Indian rainfall?
                        \nAnswer:
                        \nSouth-West Monsoon.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                        \"AP<\/p>\n

                        Question 5.
                        \nClassify the seasons according to Indian calendar and write the months
                        \nAnswer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                        Seasons<\/td>\nMonths according to the Indian calendar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                        Vasantha<\/td>\nChaitra – Vaishaka<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                        Grishma<\/td>\nJyestha- Ashadha<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                        Varsha<\/td>\nSravana – Bhadra<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                        Sharad<\/td>\nAswayuja – Karthika<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                        Hemantha<\/td>\nMargashira – Pushya<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                        Shishira<\/td>\nMagha – Phalguna<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

                        Question 6.
                        \nWrite briefly about South-West monsoons.
                        \n(OR)
                        \nDescribe the Monsoon mechanism in India.
                        \nAnswer:<\/p>\n

                          \n
                        1. The monsoon forms in the tropical area approximately between 20\u00b0N and 20\u00b0S latitudes.<\/li>\n
                        2. The heating of land creates low pressure on the landmass of Indian subcontinent.<\/li>\n
                        3. Southwest monsoon ‘onset’ reaches Kerala and gives rain to western ghats and northeast India except in Coromandel coast.<\/li>\n
                        4. It is operated in two branches, Arabian sea branch and Bay of Bengal branch.<\/li>\n
                        5. Retreat of the monsoon is marked by clear skies and rise in temperature.<\/li>\n
                        6. Lower pressure conditions move to Bay of Bengal by early November.<\/li>\n
                        7. Bulk of the rainfall of the coramandel coast is derived from depressions and cyclones.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                          Question 7.
                          \nKeeping the warning of scientists in mind warming.
                          \nAnswer:
                          \nTo minimise the Global warming quarrying, mining are to be reduced and afforestation should be increased. Burning of coal should be decreased. Fossil fuel burning is also de-creased electronic appliances usage should be minimised so as to minimize the global warming.<\/p>\n

                          \"AP<\/p>\n

                          Question 8.
                          \nObserve the map and answer the questions.
                          \n\"AP<\/p>\n

                          a) Identify the onset of the monsoon shown in the map below.
                          \nb) When does this monsoon reach Madhya Pradesh?
                          \nAnswer:
                          \na) South-West Monsoon,
                          \nb) 15th June.<\/p>\n

                          Question 9.
                          \nFill the following table. It contains factors that influence climate and weather. Use words like higher\/lower, closer\/farther.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
                          Factors<\/td>\nImpact on weather Higher\/Lower<\/td>\nCloser\/Farther<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                          a) Latitude<\/td>\n<\/td>\nCloser to equator and has more rainfall<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                          b) Relief<\/td>\nEven though place Y is closer to the equator because of its higher altitude it experiences low temperatures.<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

                          Answer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
                          Factors<\/td>\nImpact on weather Higher\/Lower<\/td>\nCloser\/Farther<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                           <\/p>\n

                          1. Latitude<\/td>\n

                          		Higher latitudes cause temperature’s decrease. Lower latitudes cause increase in temperatures.<\/td>\nCloser to the equator and has more rainfall.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                          2. Relief<\/td>\nEven though place V is closer to the equator because of its higher altitude it experiences lower temperatures,<\/td>\nCloser to the equator does not affect much If the elevation of relief is more,<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

                          Question 10.
                          \nStudy the following map and answer the questions that follow.
                          \n\"AP<\/p>\n

                          a) Which states experience high average temperature in January?
                          \nAnswer:
                          \nKerala and Tamil Nadu experience high average temperature in January.
                          \nb) What is the average temperature experienced by the North-eastern states in January?
                          \nAnswer:
                          \nThe North-eastern states experience 15\u00b0C average temperature in January.<\/p>\n

                          \"AP<\/p>\n

                          Question 11.
                          \nWhat is the relation between the temperature of a location and insolation?
                          \nAnswer:
                          \nThe temperature of the atmosphere at a particular place near the Earth’s surface depends upon the insolation (heat from sun rays) received at that location. This is more intense in the low latitudes than in the high latitudes. As we move away from the equator towards the poles, the average annual temperature decreases.<\/p>\n

                          Question 12.
                          \nRead the paragraph and answer the question that follows.
                          \n“In India, the southern part lies in the tropical belt closer to the equator. There-fore this region has higher average temperature than the northern part, this is one reason for the climate of Kanyakumari being entirely different from Bhopal or Delhi, India is situated roughly between 8\u00b0 and 37PN latitudes and the country is divided into almost two equal parts by the Tropic of Cancer. The part south of the Tropic of Cancer lies in the tropical tone. The part north of the Tropic of Cancer lies in the temperate zone.”<\/em>
                          \nWhy is the climate of Kanyakumari being entirely different from Bhopal or Delhi?
                          \nAnswer:
                          \nIn India the southern part lies in the tropical belt closer to the equator. Therefore this region has a higher average temperature than the northern part. This is one reason for the climate of Kanyakumari being entirely different from Bhopal or Delhi.<\/p>\n

                          Question 13.
                          \nExplain the latitudinal extent of India.
                          \nAnswer:
                          \nIndia is situated roughly between 8\u00b0 and 37\u00b0 N latitudes and the country is divided into almost two equal parts by the Tropic of Cancer. The part south of the Tropic of Cancer lies in the tropical zone. The part north of the Tropic of Cancer lies in the temperate zone.<\/p>\n

                          Question 14.
                          \nWhat are called western disturbances and what do they cause?
                          \nAnswer:
                          \nCyclone depressions coming from Mediterranean Sea called Western Disturbances and cause low to moderate rainfall over northern India. This rainfall is boon to the wheat crop which is generally cultivated in ‘Rabi’ season.<\/p>\n

                          \"AP<\/p>\n

                          Question 15.
                          \nWhat is the effect of north-east trades on India?
                          \nAnswer:
                          \nIndia lies in the trade wind belt of Northern Hemisphere – north-east trades blow over India from land to sea and are therefore dry. However, some amount of rainfall occurs on the Coromandel coast of Tamil Nadu from these winds, as they pick up moisture from the Bay of Bengal while crossing it.<\/p>\n

                          Question 16.
                          \nWrite about ‘mango showers’ in Andhra Pradesh?
                          \nAnswer:
                          \nTowards the end of the summer season, pre-monsoon showers (‘bursting monsoon’) are common in the Deccan Plateau. These help in the early ripening of mangoes and other plantation crops in peninsular India. Hence they are locally known as mango showers in Andhra Pradesh.<\/p>\n

                          Question 17.
                          \nWhat is known as “Onset of monsoon”?
                          \nAnswer:
                          \nThe Arabian Sea branch arrives at the west coast of India and moves northward. Both the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal branches reach India by the beginning of June, which is known as \u2019Onset of monsoon1.<\/p>\n

                          Question 18.
                          \nWhat is known as “October heat”?
                          \nAnswer:
                          \nOctober-November is a period of transition from a hot wet condition to dry winter condition. The retreat of the monsoons is marked by clear skies and rise in temperature. The land is still moist. Owing to the con\u00acditions of high temperature and humidity, the weather becomes rather oppressive. This is commonly known as October heat.<\/p>\n

                          \"AP<\/p>\n

                          Question 19.
                          \nWrite about the Indian traditional seasons.
                          \nAnswer:
                          \nIn the Indian tradition, a year is divided into six two-monthly seasons. This cycle of seasons that the people in north and central India follow is based on their practical experience and age-old perception of weather phenomena. There is a slight variation in the timing of the seasons between northern and southern India.
                          \nThe seasons are<\/p>\n

                            \n
                          1. Vasantha<\/li>\n
                          2. Grishma<\/li>\n
                          3. Varsha<\/li>\n
                          4. Sharad<\/li>\n
                          5. Hemantha<\/li>\n
                          6. Shishira.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                            Question 20.
                            \nWhat is called Greenhouse effect?
                            \nAnswer:
                            \nKeeping us warm is one of the most impor\u00actant things that the atmosphere does for us.
                            \nIt is like a light, but effective, blanket envelo\u00acping Earth. The atmosphere traps a lot of the solar energy that reaches. Earth by preventing it from totally escaping back into space. This is called the Greenhouse effect.<\/p>\n

                            Question 21.
                            \nWhat is called AGW?
                            \nAnswer:
                            \nEarlier cycles of cooling and warming happened over very long periods of time. This allowed much of the life on Earth the time to adapt to the changes. The problem now is that the heating is much more rapid and could lead to catastrophic changes. Much of the warming that has been occurring since the Industrial Revolution is because of human activities. Hence, the current global warming trend is called AGW (Anthropo-genic Global Warming anthropogenic means caused by humans).<\/p>\n

                            Question 22.
                            \nWhat does climate refer to?
                            \nAnswer:
                            \nClimate refers to such conditions over a large area and follows a similar general pattern over many years. What has been the general conditions, year after year, over thirty years or more, gives us the climate.<\/p>\n

                            Question 23.
                            \nExplain the word ‘monsoon’.
                            \nAnswer:
                            \nThe climate of India is strongly influenced by the monsoon winds. The sailors who came to India during olden days noticed the regular periodic reversal of winds. They used these winds to sail towards the Indian coast. Arab traders named this seasonal reversal of wind system ‘monsoon’.<\/p>\n

                            \"AP<\/p>\n

                            Question 24.
                            \nRead the following paragraph and comment on ‘bursting monsoon’.
                            \n“Towards the end of the summer season, pre-monsoon showers (‘bursting monsoon’) are common in the Deccan Plateau. These help in the early ripening of mangoes and other plantation crops in peninsular India. Hence they are locally known as mango showers in Andhra Pradesh.”<\/em>
                            \nAnswer:
                            \nIt is the sudden onset of rainfall in the first week of June. Around the time of arrival of monsoon, the normal rainfall increases suddenly and continues constantly for several days. This is known as burst of monsoon.<\/p>\n

                            10th Class Social 4th Lesson Climate of India 4 Marks Important Questions and Answers<\/h3>\n

                            Question 1.
                            \n“Indian agriculture depends completely on the monsoon.” Describe the cycle of the monsoon patterns.
                            \nAnswer:
                            \nThe climate of India is strongly influenced by the monsoon winds. The sailors who came to India during the olden days noticed the regular periodic reversal of winds. They used these winds to sail towards the Indian coast. Arab traders named this seasonal reversal of wind system ‘monsoon’.<\/p>\n

                              \n
                            1. The monsoon forms in the tropical area at approximately between 20\u00b0N and 20\u00b0S latitudes.<\/li>\n
                            2. The heating of land creates low pressure on the landmass of Indian subcontinent.<\/li>\n
                            3. Southwest monsoon ‘on set’ reaches Kerala and gives rain to Western ghats and Northeast India except in the Coromandel coast.<\/li>\n
                            4. It is operated in two branches, Arabian sea branch and Bay of Bengal branch.<\/li>\n
                            5. Retreat of the monsoon is marked by clear skies and rise in temperature.<\/li>\n
                            6. Lower pressure conditions move to Bay of Bengal by early November.<\/li>\n
                            7. Bulk of the rainfall of the Coromandel coast is derived from depressions and cyclones.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                              Question 2.
                              \nObserve the following Climographs and answer.
                              \n\"APa) Why is there a difference between the rainy season of Chennai and Jaipur?
                              \nAnswer:
                              \nJaipur receives rainfall by the South-West monsoons.
                              \nChennai receives rainfall by the North-East monsoons.<\/p>\n

                              b) In which month is the highest temperature recorded in Jaipur?
                              \nAnswer:
                              \nMay.<\/p>\n

                              c) Among these two, which area gets the highest rainfall?
                              \nAnswer:
                              \nChennai.<\/p>\n

                              d) Both the areas are rain shadow regions. Is it? How would you justify it?
                              \nAnswer:
                              \nYes. In the South-West monsoon season Jaipur and Chennai areas are rain shadow regions.
                              \n(OR)
                              \nNo. Only in the South-West monsoon season Chennai is rain shadow region. But not in North-East monsoon.<\/p>\n

                              \"AP<\/p>\n

                              Question 3.
                              \nRead the given para and answer the question given below.
                              \nMost scientists from around the world agree on this much: AGW is real, it is happening, and it is leading to rapid and drastic climate change. They warn that severe weather and other changes will increase in the coming years. One of the human activities that contribute to global warming is deforestation.<\/em>
                              \nRead the text given above and comment on the climate change.
                              \nAnswer:<\/p>\n

                                \n
                              1. The drastic changes in climate influence the life on Earth.<\/li>\n
                              2. The raise in average temperature leads to the raise in sea levels.<\/li>\n
                              3. The habitations in coastal areas will be drowned.<\/li>\n
                              4. People may lose their livelihood.<\/li>\n
                              5. Unexpected changes may occur in rainfall.<\/li>\n
                              6. Droughts and floods may occur.<\/li>\n
                              7. Agriculture will be influenced.<\/li>\n
                              8. Climate change happens at a global level and therefore, it affects all of us.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                Question 4.
                                \nDeveloped countries want developing countries to cut down on burning coal and other activities that add greenhouse gases to the atmosphere. Is this justified? Explain your opinion.
                                \nAnswer:
                                \nThis is justified because activities that increase greenhouse gases are increased. The net effect is that these gases lead to the depletion of the ozone layer in the upper atmosphere.
                                \nWhen the ozone layer is depleted what happens is that radiation pertaining to ultraviolet rays reaches the earth’s surface and this radiation may cause cancer.
                                \nOR
                                \nIt is not justified because<\/p>\n

                                  \n
                                1. Developing countries argue that the developed countries have developed by burning fossil fuels.<\/li>\n
                                2. They also argue that they cannot develop without burning fossil fuels.<\/li>\n
                                3. They also want the developed countries to show alternative sources for their development.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                  Question 5.
                                  \nAnalyze the relationship between the population density and geographical conditions of a particular area.
                                  \nAnswer:<\/p>\n

                                    \n
                                  1. India is one of the most densely populated countries of the world.<\/li>\n
                                  2. The population density of India in the year 2011 was 382 persons per sq. km.<\/li>\n
                                  3. Densities vary from 1102 persons per sq. km. in Bihar to only 17 persons per sq. km. in Arunachal Pradesh.<\/li>\n
                                  4. Assom and most of the peninsular states have moderate population densities.<\/li>\n
                                  5. Hilly, dissected and rocky nature of the terrain, moderate to low rainfall, shallow and less fertile soils have influenced population densities in these areas.<\/li>\n
                                  6. The Northern plains and Kerala in the south have high to very high population densities because of the flat plains with fertile soils and abundant rainfall.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                    \"AP<\/p>\n

                                    Question 6.
                                    \nRead the following paragraph and write your comments.
                                    \nMost scientists from around the world agree on this much: AGW (Anthropogenic Global Warming; anthropogenic means caused by humans) is real, it is happening, and it is leading to rapid and drastic climate change. They warn that severe weather and other changes will increase in the coming years and threaten life as we know it.<\/em>
                                    \nAnswer:
                                    \nGlobal warming: It refers to an unequivocal and continuing rise in the average temperature of Earth’s climate system.
                                    \nHuman activities contributing to global warming:<\/p>\n

                                      \n
                                    1. Human activities contribute to climate change by causing changes in Earth’s atmosphere in the amount of greenhouse gases, aerosols and cloudliness.<\/li>\n
                                    2. The largest known contribution comes from the burning of fossil fuels, which releases carbon dioxide gas to the atmosphere.<\/li>\n
                                    3. Greenhouse gases and aerosols effect climate by altering incoming solar radiation and out going infrared radiation that are part of Earth’s energy balance.<\/li>\n
                                    4. Due to industrial revolution, industrial pollution increases day by day.<\/li>\n
                                    5. Increasing of over population and using of power driven vehicles.<\/li>\n
                                    6. New methods of agricultural practices.<\/li>\n
                                    7. Mining, the establishment of nuclear power plants and reckless deforestation, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                      Evil effects of global warming:<\/p>\n

                                        \n
                                      1. The earlier changes of cooling and warming are more rapid and leading to catastrophic changes.<\/li>\n
                                      2. If the climate is raised by 2\u00b0 C, it leads to one meter raise in the sea levels.<\/li>\n
                                      3. The faster melting of Himalayan glaciers would disturb the livelihood of fisher folk.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                        Measures to minimize the influence of the global warming:<\/p>\n

                                          \n
                                        1. Afforestation<\/li>\n
                                        2. Reduction of burning of fossil fuels.<\/li>\n
                                        3. Instead of coal use of solar energy to be encouraged.<\/li>\n
                                        4. Reduction in the use of vehicles and encouragement of public transport system.<\/li>\n
                                        5. Release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere should be reduced.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                          Question 7.
                                          \nName the factors influencing climate. Explain any two of them.
                                          \nAnswer:
                                          \nThe factors that affect climate are called climatic controls. These include:<\/p>\n

                                            \n
                                          1. Latitude<\/li>\n
                                          2. Land-water relationship<\/li>\n
                                          3. Relief<\/li>\n
                                          4. Upper air circulation<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                            1. Latitude:<\/p>\n

                                              \n
                                            1. Intensity of temperature depends on the latitude. It is more intense in lower latitudes than at higher latitudes.<\/li>\n
                                            2. In India, the southern part lies in the tropical zone, closer to the equator; it has a higher average temperature than that in the northern part.
                                              \nEx: The climate of Kanyakumari is different from that of Delhi.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                              2. Land-water relationship:<\/p>\n

                                                \n
                                              1. The water bodies absorb and lose heat more slowly than land.<\/li>\n
                                              2. Due to this the formation of land and sea breezes influence the climate of coastal region. Ex: As Visakhapatnam is on the seashore, it is cooler than Guntur which is not on the seashore.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                \"AP<\/p>\n

                                                Question 8.
                                                \nObserve the following graph and analyze it.
                                                \n\"APAnswer:<\/p>\n

                                                  \n
                                                1. This climograph shows the details of Mean Maximum Temperature, Mean Minimum Temperature and Mean Rainfall of Chennai.<\/li>\n
                                                2. Chennai receives 38\u00b0C to 28\u00b0C maximum temperature during the year.<\/li>\n
                                                3. It receives 20\u00b0C to 28\u00b0C minimum temperature during the year.<\/li>\n
                                                4. The wettest months for Chennai are October and November.<\/li>\n
                                                5. It is because it receives rainfall during the retreat of the southwest monsoon or during the north-east monsoon.<\/li>\n
                                                6. The driest month for Chennai is February \/ March and the rainfall for the month is 15 mm.<\/li>\n
                                                7. The hottest months for Chennai are May and June.<\/li>\n
                                                8. Chennai has a moderate climate with 38\u00b0C as the highest and 20\u00b0C as the lowest temperature.<\/li>\n
                                                9. The weather in Chennai is mostly hot and humid.<\/li>\n
                                                10. The close proximity of ocean and equator makes the climate and weather in Chennai relatively
                                                  \nconsistent with less variation in the seasonal temperature.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                  Question 9.
                                                  \nClassify the monsoon winds in India and explain them.
                                                  \nAnswer:<\/p>\n

                                                  Monsoon winds<\/p>\n

                                                  Climate of country is determined by various factors like Latitude, Relief, Land water relationship and upper air circulation. Climate in India is influenced by monsoons. The Arab traders named the term monsoon. The monsoons in the tropical area are strong as low pressure forms here. The Southeast monsoon winds from the Southern hemisphere carry moisture as they flow over the Indian ocean and towards the equatorial low-pressure zones.
                                                  \nAfter crossing the equator, these winds deflect towards the low pressure formed in the Indian sub-continent. The heating of land creates low pressure on the land mass of Indian sub-conti\u00acnent, especially over central India and the Gangetic plain. Along with this, the Tibetan plateau gets intensely heated and causes strong vertical air currents and the formation of low pressure over the plateau at above 9 kms altitude.<\/p>\n

                                                  They then flow as the southwest monsoon. The Indian peninsula divides them into two branches – the Arabian Sea branch and the Bay of Bengal branch. The Bay of Bengal branch strikes the Bengal coast and the southern face of the Shillong plateau. Then, it gets deflected and flows westward along the Gangetic valley. The Arabian Sea branch arrives at the west coast of India and moves north ward. Both the branches reach India by the beginning of June, which is known as the ‘onset of monsoon’. They gradually spread over the entire country in four to five weeks. The bulk of annual rainfall in India is received from south-west monsoon. The amount of rainfall is very high along the west coast due to the Western ghats, and in north-east India due to the high peaked hills. Tamil Nadu coast (Coromandel), however, remains mostly dry during this season as it is in the rain shadow area of the Arabian Sea branch and is parallel to the Bay of Bengal branch.<\/p>\n

                                                  The low pressure conditions which once prevailed over north-western India move far South to the centre of the Bay of Bengal by early November. During this period,cyclonic depressions are common which originate over the Andaman area. These tropical cyclones are often very destruc\u00active. The thickly populated deltas of the Godavari, Krishna and Cauveri are their targets. No year ever goes disaster-free. Occasionally, these tropical cyclones visit Sundarbans and Bangladesh too. Bulk of the rainfall of the Coramandel Coast is derived from depressions and cyclones.<\/p>\n

                                                  \"AP<\/p>\n

                                                  Question 10.
                                                  \n“Human activities are the main cause for global warming” comment.
                                                  \nAnswer:
                                                  \nGlobal warming: It refers to an unequivocal and continuing rise in the average temperature of Earth’s climate system.
                                                  \nHuman activities contributing to global warming:<\/p>\n

                                                    \n
                                                  1. Human activities contribute to climate change by causing changes in Earth’s atmosphere in the amount of greenhouse gases, aerosols and cloudliness.<\/li>\n
                                                  2. The largest known contribution comes from the burning of fossil fuels, which releases carbon dioxide gas to the atmosphere.<\/li>\n
                                                  3. Greenhouse gases and aerosols effect climate by altering incoming solar radiation and out going infrared radiation that are part of Earth’s energy balance.<\/li>\n
                                                  4. Due to industrial revolution, industrial pollution increases day by day.<\/li>\n
                                                  5. Increasing of over population and using of power driven vehicles.<\/li>\n
                                                  6. New methods of agricultural practices.<\/li>\n
                                                  7. Mining, the establishment of nuclear power plants and reckless deforestation, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                    Evil effects of global warming :<\/p>\n

                                                      \n
                                                    1. The earlier changes of cooling and warming are more rapid and leading to catastrophic changes.<\/li>\n
                                                    2. If the climate is raised by 2\u00b0 C, it leads to one meter raise in the sea levels.<\/li>\n
                                                    3. The faster melting of Himalayan glaciers would disturb the livelihood of fisherfolk.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                      Question 11.
                                                      \nObserve the graph and answer the question below
                                                      \n\"APa) In which longitude does Chennai lie?
                                                      \nb) What are the elements of climate shown in this graph?
                                                      \nc) What are the warmest months in Chennai?
                                                      \nd) Give a reason for Chennai experiencing the highest rainfall in the months of October and November.
                                                      \nAnswer:
                                                      \na) 80.3\u00b0 East.
                                                      \nb) Temperature and rainfall.
                                                      \nc) May and June.
                                                      \nd) During South – West Monsoon Chennai is the Rainshadow region. But during the time of North-East monsoon due to depression in Bengal, Chennai also have low pressure, that’s why Chennai receives high rainfall in the months October – November.<\/p>\n

                                                      \"AP<\/p>\n

                                                      Question 12.
                                                      \nRead the following paragraph and write your opinion on human activities with regard to the industrial revolution.
                                                      \nEarlier, cycles of cooling and warming happened over very long periods of time. This allowed much of the life on Earth the time to adapt to the changes. The problem now is that the heating is much more rapid and could lead to catastrophic changes. Much of the warming that has been occurring since the Industrial Revolution is because of human activities.<\/em>
                                                      \nAnswer:<\/p>\n

                                                        \n
                                                      1. The issue discussed in this paragraph is that the industrial revolution causes for many changes related to the atmosphere. Warming is increased over the period.<\/li>\n
                                                      2. Human activities are the reasons for these changes.<\/li>\n
                                                      3. Heating is gradually increasing because of human activities like using of vehicles, plastic, refrigerators, cell phones and releasing of industrial effluents.<\/li>\n
                                                      4. Deforestation is also one of the major reasons.<\/li>\n
                                                      5. The trees are helpful in maintaining the weather cool.<\/li>\n
                                                      6. More and more green house gases are released due to industrialization.<\/li>\n
                                                      7. Development and modernization should not become the hurdle to the human life.<\/li>\n
                                                      8. The pollution and damage to the nature affect human life.<\/li>\n
                                                      9. So human beings should think of their activities keeping the future in mind.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                        Question 13.
                                                        \nRead the following paragraph and write your comments on the effect of deforestation.
                                                        \nMost scientists from around the world agree on this much: AGW is real, it is happening, and it is leading to rapid and drastic climate change. They warn that severe weather and other changes will increase in the coming years and threaten life as we know it. One of the human activities that contribute to global warming is deforestation.<\/em>
                                                        \nAnswer:<\/p>\n

                                                          \n
                                                        1. According to the paragraph the Anthropogenic Global Warming is increasing and it is affecting the climate change.<\/li>\n
                                                        2. If it is not stopped there will be a threat to the next coming generation.<\/li>\n
                                                        3. The main focus is there on deforestation.<\/li>\n
                                                        4. In our country major portion of employment is from agriculture.<\/li>\n
                                                        5. For leading a better life, everyone is trying to exploit the nature.<\/li>\n
                                                        6. The farmers are cutting the trees for making agricultural implements and for the construction of houses.<\/li>\n
                                                        7. Many other people are also cutting trees for making various types of furniture.<\/li>\n
                                                        8. I suggest the government to take necessary steps to control deforestation.<\/li>\n
                                                        9. For that various awareness programmes are to be taken up.<\/li>\n
                                                        10. Necessary acts are to be implemented in a right way.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                          \"AP<\/p>\n

                                                          Question 14.
                                                          \nRead the following text and interpret it.
                                                          \nMore recently, scientists are discovering large volumes of methane under the frozen tundras of the far northern latitudes (mainly in the vast expanses of northern Russia). As global tem\u00acperature increases, the ice in the tundra melts more. The methane that is trapped under the ice escapes into the atmosphere, increasing the global temperatures. In turn, this causes even more ice to melt, releasing even more methane, and so on. Methane is said to be even more powerful than carbon dioxide as a greenhouse gas.<\/em>
                                                          \nAnswer:<\/p>\n

                                                            \n
                                                          1. Global warming has been increasing.<\/li>\n
                                                          2. As global temperature increases, the ice in the tundra melts more.<\/li>\n
                                                          3. The methane that is trapped under the ice escapes into the atmosphere, increasing the global temperature.<\/li>\n
                                                          4. Methane is even more powerful than carbon dioxide as a green house gas.<\/li>\n
                                                          5. Then it is our responsibility to reduce global warming.<\/li>\n
                                                          6. This global warming leads to climatic changes.<\/li>\n
                                                          7. Hence human activities that lead to global warming are to be reduced.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                                            Question 15.
                                                            \nLook at the picture and answer the following questions.
                                                            \n\"AP<\/p>\n

                                                            a) Which latitude is passing through the centre of India?
                                                            \nAnswer:
                                                            \nThe Tropic of Cancer is passing through the centre of India.<\/p>\n

                                                            b) Which part of India lies in the tropical zone ?
                                                            \nAnswer:
                                                            \nSouthern India lies in the tropical zone.<\/p>\n

                                                            c) Which part of India lies in the temperate zone ?
                                                            \nAnswer:
                                                            \nNorthern India lies in the temperate zone.<\/p>\n

                                                            d) Which part of India experiences higher average temperatures? Why?
                                                            \nAnswer:
                                                            \nSouth India experiences higher average temperature as it is close to the equator.<\/p>\n

                                                            e) What conclusion can you draw from the above picture?
                                                            \nAnswer:
                                                            \nThe temperature decreases as we move away from the equator.<\/p>\n

                                                            \"AP<\/p>\n

                                                            Question 16.
                                                            \nObserve the map and answer the following questions.
                                                            \n\"APa) In which state south-west monsoons enter first in India?
                                                            \nAnswer:
                                                            \nIn our country the south-west monsoons enter Kerala first.<\/p>\n

                                                            b) Into which state do the south-west monsoons enter on 15 July?
                                                            \nAnswer:
                                                            \nThe south-west monsoons enter Rajasthan on 15 July.<\/p>\n

                                                            c) In which state there is no effect of south-west monsoons in India?
                                                            \nAnswer:
                                                            \nIn our country, the south-west monsoons are ineffective in Tamil Nadu.<\/p>\n

                                                            d) Which parts of India experience the onset of the south-west monsoon first?
                                                            \nAnswer:
                                                            \nKerala and the north-east states of India, Tripura and Mizoram.<\/p>\n

                                                            e) Which Indian region remains mostly dry during the south-west monsoon season ?
                                                            \nAnswer:
                                                            \nCoramandel coast of Tamil Nadu remains mostly dry during this season as it is in the rain shadow region of the Arabian sea branch and is parallel to the Bay of Bengal branch.<\/p>\n

                                                            \"AP<\/p>\n

                                                            Question 17.
                                                            \nStudy the given climograph and answer the questions that follow.
                                                            \n\"APa) Where is Hyderabad located?
                                                            \nAnswer:
                                                            \nHyderabad is located on the 17.4\u00b0 North Latitude and 78.5\u00b0 East Longitude.<\/p>\n

                                                            b) What is the mean maximum temperature recorded in Hyderabad?
                                                            \nAnswer:
                                                            \n38\u00b0C.<\/p>\n

                                                            c) In which month does it rain maximum in Hyderabad?
                                                            \nAnswer:
                                                            \nIn August.<\/p>\n

                                                            d) Which is the coldest month in Hyderabad?
                                                            \nAnswer:
                                                            \nDecember.<\/p>\n

                                                            Question 18.
                                                            \nObserve the below picture and answer the following questions.
                                                            \n\"APa) In which direction are the winds blowing?
                                                            \nAnswer:
                                                            \nWinds are blowing from high-pressure areas to low-pressure areas.<\/p>\n

                                                            b) During which month the South-west monsoons reach Indian subcontinent?
                                                            \nAnswer:
                                                            \nDuring July the South-west monsoons reach Indian subcontinent.<\/p>\n

                                                            c) Which areas experience low pressure during January?
                                                            \nAnswer:
                                                            \nOceans around Indian subcontinent experience low pressure.<\/p>\n

                                                            d) Name the monsoons that blow during the month of January.
                                                            \nAnswer:
                                                            \nRetreating monsoons (or) Northeast monsoons.<\/p>\n

                                                            e) Name the monsoons that blow during the month of July.
                                                            \nAnswer:
                                                            \nSouth-west monsoons.<\/p>\n

                                                            Question 19.
                                                            \nLocate the following in the given map of India.<\/p>\n

                                                              \n
                                                            1. Capital of India.
                                                              \nAnswer:
                                                              \nNew Delhi<\/li>\n
                                                            2. Capital of Arunachal Pradesh.
                                                              \nAnswer:
                                                              \nItanagar<\/li>\n
                                                            3. The Dam which is on the Tungabhadra River.
                                                              \nAnswer:
                                                              \nTungabhadra<\/li>\n
                                                            4. Darjeeling<\/li>\n
                                                            5. The river-based port in India.
                                                              \nAnswer:
                                                              \nKolkata<\/li>\n
                                                            6. The capital of Rajasthan.
                                                              \nAnswer:
                                                              \nJaipur<\/li>\n
                                                            7. The old fold mountains of India.
                                                              \nAnswer:
                                                              \nAravalis<\/li>\n
                                                            8. This latitude divided the India into two equal parts.
                                                              \nAnswer:
                                                              \nTropic of Cancer<\/li>\n
                                                            9. The highest peak in Western Ghats.
                                                              \nAnswer:
                                                              \nAnaimudi<\/li>\n
                                                            10. Jaintia Hills.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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