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How is climate defined?
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).
What is the difference between weather and climate?
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.
What are the elements of weather and climate?
Temperature, atmospheric pressure, wind, humidity, and precipitation.
How is the year divided based on generalised monthly atmospheric conditions?
The year is divided into seasons such as winter, summer or rainy seasons.
What does the word 'monsoon' mean?
The word 'monsoon' is derived from the Arabic word ‘mausim’ which literally means season.
How is climate defined?
Climate refers to the sum total of weather conditions and variations over a large area for a long period of time.
What is the difference between weather and climate?
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.
Why is it important to study about the climate of India?
To know why days are cool or hot, windy or calm, cloudy or bright, and wet or dry over a few weeks or months.
What does the word 'monsoon' mean?
'Monsoon' means rainy season in Arabic.
Why are woollens worn in December in India?
Because December is part of the winter season in India.
Learn about the atmospheric conditions in this quiz, covering topics such as the reasons for seasonal weather changes and the factors influencing temperature and rainfall.
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