Understanding Weather and Its Causes
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What is weather?

  • The movement of the Earth around the sun
  • The condition of the atmosphere of a place at a particular time (correct)
  • The average weather of a particular place at different times of the year
  • The long-term climate pattern of a place

    • What causes changes in weather?

  • The heat generated by human activities
  • The average climate of a place
  • The tilt of the Earth on its axis
  • The revolution of the Earth around the sun (correct)

    • What is the main factor causing the Earth's seasons?

  • The size of the Earth
  • The tilt of the Earth on its axis (correct)
  • The speed of the Earth's rotation
  • The distance between the Earth and the moon

    • What is climate?

    <p>The long-term climate pattern of a place</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three main seasons in India?

    <p>Summer, monsoon, and winter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the blanket of air around us called?

    <p>Atmosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes wind to blow?

    <p>Heating of the air by the sun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a gentle wind called?

    <p>Breeze</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do we feel the breeze in coastal areas or areas next to water bodies?

    <p>Water takes longer to heat up and can retain heat for a longer time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the water present in wet clothes when they are dried in the sunlight?

    <p>It changes into water vapor through evaporation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Weather changes from hour to hour and day to day.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The sun's revolution around the Earth causes changes in weather.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Seasons are caused by the tilt of the Earth on its axis.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Climate and weather are the same thing.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Earth takes exactly 365 days to complete one revolution.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In India, there are only two main seasons: summer and winter.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sea breeze blows at night.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Water can exist in three forms: ice, liquid, and gas.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Evaporation is the process of water changing into ice when heated.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Land breeze blows during the day.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Understanding Weather and Climate

    • Weather refers to the temporary and local conditions of the atmosphere at a specific place and time.

    Causes of Weather Changes

    • Weather changes occur due to various factors, including temperature, humidity, cloudiness, wind, and air pressure.

    Seasons and Their Causes

    • The main factor causing the Earth's seasons is the tilt of the Earth on its axis.
    • The Earth's tilt causes varying amounts of sunlight to reach the Earth's surface, resulting in changes in temperature and seasons.

    Climate and Weather Distinguished

    • Climate refers to the long-term average atmospheric conditions in a specific region, whereas weather refers to the temporary and local conditions of the atmosphere.

    Seasons in India

    • India has three main seasons: summer, winter, and monsoon.

    The Atmosphere and Wind

    • The blanket of air around us is called the atmosphere.
    • Wind is caused by the uneven heating of the Earth's surface by the sun, resulting in differences in air pressure.
    • A gentle wind is called a breeze.

    Evaporation and Water Forms

    • When wet clothes are dried in sunlight, the water evaporates into the air as water vapor.
    • Water can exist in three forms: solid (ice), liquid, and gas (water vapor).

    Additional Facts

    • Weather can change from hour to hour and day to day.
    • The Earth takes approximately 365.25 days to complete one revolution around the sun.
    • Sea breeze blows during the day, while land breeze blows at night.

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    This quiz covers the concept of weather, explaining how it varies from place to place, hour to hour, and season to season. It also explores the factors, such as the sun's influence, that contribute to changes in weather.

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