tell important questions of chapter CLIMATE please
class 9th
Answers
Question 1.
The sum total of weather conditions and variation over a large area for a long period of time is referred to as _______ .
Answer:
Climate
Question 2.
The climate
Climate Class 9 Extra Questions Very Short Answer Type Questions
Question 1.
The sum total of weather conditions and variation over a large area for a long period of time is referred to as _______ .
Answer:
Climate
Question 2.
The climate of India is described as the _______ .
Answer:
Monsoon type
Question 3.
On a winter night, the temperature at Drass in Jammu and Kashmir may be as low as _______ .
Answer:
-45°C
Question 4.
What are thunder storms called in West Bengal?
Answer:
Thunder storms are called Baisakhi in West Bengal.
Question 5.
The Tropic of Cancer passes through the _______ .
Answer:
Middle of the country
Question 6.
The pressure and wind system of any area depend on the _______ .
Answer:
Latitude and altitude of the place
Question 7.
Name the two branches of the monsoon.
Answer:
The Arabian Sea Branch,
They Bay of Bengal Branch.
Question 8.
The climate of India is strongly influenced by _______ .
Answer:
Monsoon winds
Question 9.
Where is equable type of climate found?
Answer:
Equable type of climate is found close to the sea.
Question 10.
The monsoon is known for its _______ .
Answer:
Uncertainties
Question 11.
What do you mean by mango showers?
Answer:
Mango showers are the pre-monsoon showers that takes place on the coast of Kerala and Karnataka. Since they help in the early ripening of mangoes, they are called mango showers.
Question 12.
The state of normal rainfall increasing suddenly and continuing constantly for several days is known as _______ .
Answer:
Burst
Question 13.
An apparent force caused by the earth’s rotation is called
Answer:
Coriolis force
Question 14.
Why do coastal areas experience less contrast in temperature conditions?
Answer:
Due to the moderating effect of the seas.
Question 15.
Wind generally blow from the area of _______ .
Answer:
High Pressure to Low Pressure
Question 16.
In which hills Mawsynram is located?
Answer:
In Khasi Hills
Question 17.
What do you known about India’s climate?
Answer:
India’s climate is tropical as well as sub-tropical.
Question 18.
What is the full form of ITCZ?
Answer:
Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone.
Question 19.
Fast flowing and a narrow belt of high attitude winds are called _______ .
Answer:
Jet Streams
Question 20.
In which latitudes of tropical areas is monsoon experienced?
Answer:
20°N and 20°S
Question 21.
In winter, the western cyclonic disturbances originate from which sea?
Answer:
Mediterranean Sea