Indian Climate and Precipitation Quiz

Weather refers to the state of the atmosphere over an area at any point of time, while climate refers to the sum total of weather conditions and variations over a large area for a long period of time (more than thirty years).

The elements of weather and climate are temperature, atmospheric pressure, wind, humidity, and precipitation.

The year is divided into seasons such as winter, summer, or rainy seasons based on the generalised monthly atmospheric conditions.

<p>The word 'monsoon' is derived from the Arabic word ‘mausim’, which literally means season.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Houses in Rajasthan have thick walls and flat roofs to insulate against extreme temperatures and to provide protection from the hot and dry climate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Houses in the Tarai region and in Goa and Mangalore have sloping roofs to allow rainwater to easily run off and to prevent waterlogging during heavy rains.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Houses in Assam are built on stilts to protect against flooding during the monsoon season and to provide ventilation and air circulation underneath the house.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The controls affecting the climate of India include latitude, altitude, pressure and surface winds, distance from the sea, ocean currents, and relief features.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>India has a monsoon type of climate due to the seasonal reversal of winds, resulting in a distinct wet and dry season.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The northwestern part of India experiences the highest diurnal range of temperature due to its arid and semi-arid climate, where temperatures can vary greatly between day and night.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The southwest monsoon winds account for rainfall along the Malabar coast.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Monsoons are seasonal wind patterns that bring alternating wet and dry periods. The term 'break' in monsoon refers to the temporary cessation of rainfall during the monsoon season.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The monsoon is considered a unifying bond because it affects the entire country, regardless of regional differences. It plays a vital role in agriculture, economy, and livelihoods across India.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The rainfall decreases from the east to the west in Northern India due to the barrier effect of the Aravalli Hills, which obstruct the moisture-laden monsoon winds from reaching the western parts of the region.</p> Signup and view all the answers