Understanding Atmospheric Conditions
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How is climate defined?

  • Climate refers to the state of the atmosphere at any point in time over an area.
  • Climate refers to daily variations in temperature and precipitation over a specific region.
  • Climate refers to seasonal changes in temperature and humidity over a specific location.
  • 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). (correct)
  • What is the difference between weather and climate?

  • Weather refers to long-term patterns of temperature, humidity, and other atmospheric conditions over a large area, while climate refers to the state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place.
  • Weather refers to seasonal variations in atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to daily changes in temperature, humidity, and precipitation.
  • Weather refers to the average temperature over a large area for a long period of time, while climate refers to short-term variations in atmospheric conditions.
  • Weather refers to the state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, while climate refers to long-term patterns of temperature, humidity, and other atmospheric conditions over a large area. (correct)
  • What are the elements of weather and climate?

  • Temperature, ocean currents, wind direction, humidity, and precipitation.
  • Temperature, air pollution, wind speed, humidity, and precipitation.
  • Temperature, cloud cover, altitude, latitude, and precipitation.
  • Temperature, atmospheric pressure, wind, humidity, and precipitation. (correct)
  • How is the year divided based on generalised monthly atmospheric conditions?

    <p>The year is divided into seasons such as winter, summer or rainy seasons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word 'monsoon' mean?

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

    How is climate defined?

    <p>Climate refers to the sum total of weather conditions and variations over a large area for a long period of time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between weather and climate?

    <p>Weather refers to the state of the atmosphere at any point of time, while climate refers to the sum total of weather conditions over a long period of time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to study about the climate of India?

    <p>To know why days are cool or hot, windy or calm, cloudy or bright, and wet or dry over a few weeks or months.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the word 'monsoon' mean?

    <p>'Monsoon' means rainy season in Arabic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are woollens worn in December in India?

    <p>Because December is part of the winter season in India.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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