7th class 2nd lesson question and answers
Where does it rain the most? Choose the correct option: option a)Sea coasts that are in the direction of the winds. Option b)Mountains that are in the direction of the winds. Option c)Lands far away from the seas
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Answer:
Hi, May be the answer is option A) Sea coasts that are in the direction of the winds
Hope it will help you
Explanation:
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Question A.1:
Which one of the following cities enjoys equable climate?
a. Chandigarh
b. Jammu
c. Bhopal
d. Kochi
ANSWER:
The correct answer is option (d).
Explanation: Water bodies exert a moderating influence on the climate of the places that are near them. Kochi lies in the southwest coast; therefore, it experiences equable climate.
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Question A.2:
Which one of the following cities enjoys extreme type of climate?
a. Chennai
b. Lucknow
c. Panaji
d. Thiruvananthapuram
ANSWER:
The correct answer is option (b).
Explanation: Coastal areas experience equable climate because of the presence of water bodies around the peninsula. The interior parts of the country experience extreme climate. Lucknow, which is situated in the interior of India, witnesses extreme climatic conditions.
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Question A.3:
Chennai receives most of the rainfall during the ________ season.
a. Summer
b. Monsoon
c. winter
d. retreating monsoon
ANSWER:
The correct answer is option (d).
Explanation: From September to November, monsoon winds start retreating. Thus, the weather becomes extreme and is characterised by high heat and humidity. The cyclones arising in the Bay of Bengal cause rainfall in the Coromandel Coast of Tamil Nadu. Hence, Chennai receives most of its rainfall during the retreating monsoon.
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Question A.4:
Mango showers are experienced in
a. Uttar Pradesh
b. Bihar
c. Karnataka
d. Assam
ANSWER:
The correct answer is option (c).
Explanation: Pre-monsoon showers are experienced during the end of the summer season. In Kerala and Karnataka, they cause the early ripening of mangoes. Hence, these showers are referred to as mango showers.
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Question A.5:
Pre-monsoon showers are called kalbaisakhi in
a. West Bengal
b. Tamil Nadu
c. Madhya Pradesh
d. Karnataka
ANSWER:
The correct answer is option (a).
Explanation: In West Bengal, the pre-monsoon showers are characterised by strong winds and heavy rainfall. These are experienced with the approach of the summer season and are called kalbaisakhi.
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Question A.6:
The rainy season in many parts of India is from
a. May to July
b. April to August
c. June to September
d. July to November
ANSWER:
The correct answer is option (c).
Explanation: Monsoon in India starts from June; the whole country experiences the weather within a few weeks. It continues till the month of September. The time period varies depending on the location of a place.
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Question A.7:
What is the average annual rainfall in our country?
a. 10 cm
b. 120 cm
c. 140 cm
d. 800 cm
ANSWER:
The correct answer is option (b).
Explanation: The distribution of rainfall depends upon a variety of factors like relief features, direction of winds and distance from a sea. The average annual rainfall in India, i.e. 120 cm, is the highest in the world.
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Question A.8:
The world's highest annual rainfall is recorded in
a. Mawsynram
b. Jaisalmer
c. Mumbai
d. Kanniyakumari
ANSWER:
The correct answer is option (a).
Explanation: The distribution of rainfall varies from one place to another. Mawsynram near Cherrapunji in Meghalaya has recorded the highest annual rainfall of 1142 cm.
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Question B:
1. ___________ and ____________ are two important elements of climate.
2. ___________ and ____________ are the coldest months in many parts of India.
3. Rainfall in India gradually decreases from _________ to ___________.
4. The monsoon start retreating from the month of ____________.
ANSWER:
1. Temperature and rainfall are two important elements of climate.
Explanation: The two elements of climate are temperature and rainfall. There is a considerable variation in both the elements not only from one place to another but also from one season to another.
2. January and February are the coldest months in many parts of India.
Explanation: During the cold weather season, most parts of the country witness a drop in temperature. January and February are the coldest months in most parts of the country. At some places, temperature goes below 0 oC.
3. Rainfall in India gradually decreases from south to north and east to west.
Explanation: The distribution of rainfall depends on a range of factors. India receives most of its rainfall from the southwest monsoon winds. But the amount of rainfall decreases as we move from south to north and from east to west. Also, reduction in rainfall is seen when we go from coastal areas to the interiors of the country.
4. The monsoon starts retreating from the month of mid-September.
Explanation: The monsoon winds start retreating from mid-September and continues till the month of November. The process is very slow. It causes rainfall in the Coromandel Coast of Tamil Nadu and some other areas.