VSAQ for Chapter 3 Climates of India Class 7 Social Science NCERT
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Q1: What is weather?
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Weather is the daily condition of the atmosphere, such as rain, sunshine, or wind.
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Q2: What is climate?
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Climate is the average weather pattern in a region over many years.
Difference between Weather and Climate
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Q3: How many main seasons are there in India?
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There are five main seasons in India, including the monsoon season.
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Q4: What is the traditional Indian name for spring?
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The traditional Indian name for spring is vasanta.
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Q5: Why do animals grow thick fur in winter?
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Animals grow thick fur in winter to stay warm in cold weather.
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Q6: What type of climate does the Himalayas have?
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The Himalayas have an alpine climate with snowy winters and cool summers.
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Q7: Which Indian region has a subtropical climate?
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The Northern Plains have a subtropical climate with hot summers and cold winters.
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Q8: What is the climate like in the Thar Desert?
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The Thar Desert has an arid climate with very hot days and cool nights.
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Q9: Name one hill station in the Lower Himalayas.
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Shimla is a hill station in the Lower Himalayas.
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Q10: What kind of climate is found on India’s western coast?
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India’s western coast has a tropical wet climate with heavy rainfall.
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Q11: How does latitude affect climate?
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Places near the Equator are hotter due to direct sunlight.
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Q12: Which Indian city stays warm year-round because of its latitude?
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Kanyakumari stays warm year-round due to its location near the Equator.
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Q13: Why are hill stations cooler than plains?
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Hill stations are cooler because higher altitude reduces temperature.
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Q14: What is the effect of the sea on coastal climate?
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The sea keeps coastal areas cooler in summer and warmer in winter.
Coasts of India
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Q15: Which inland city has extreme temperatures: Mumbai or Nagpur?
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Nagpur has more extreme temperatures because it is inland.
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Q16: What are hot, dry summer winds from the desert called?
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Hot, dry winds from the desert are called heat waves.
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Q17: What role do the Himalayas play in India’s climate?
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The Himalayas block cold winds from Central Asia.
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Q18: What is topography?
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Topography refers to the shape and features of the land, like hills and plains.
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Q19: What is a microclimate?
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A microclimate is a small area with a different climate than its surroundings.
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Q20: What causes the summer monsoon?
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The summer monsoon is caused by pressure differences between land and ocean.
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Q21: Which part of India gets winter monsoon rainfall?
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East and south India get rainfall during the winter monsoon.
Wind Movement
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Q22: What does the word “monsoon” mean?
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The word “monsoon” comes from the Arabic word “mausim,” meaning season.
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Q23: Which Indian village gets the world’s highest rainfall?
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Mawsynram in Meghalaya receives the world’s highest rainfall.
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Q24: What is a cyclone?
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A cyclone is a storm with strong winds and rain caused by a low-pressure system.
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Q25: Name one greenhouse gas that causes climate change.
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Carbon dioxide (COâ‚‚) is a greenhouse gas that causes climate change.
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Q26: What does the word "monsoon" mean?
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Monsoon comes from the Arabic word "mausim," meaning season.
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Q27: What is a microclimate?
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A small area’s unique climate different from its surrounding region.
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Q28: Which climate is found in the Deccan Plateau?
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Semi-arid climate.
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Q29: What causes the monsoon rains in India?
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Seasonal winds are the primary cause of monsoon rains in India.Â
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Q30: Which region has the coldest climate in India?
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The Himalayan region.
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