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Climates of India

CBSE · Class 7 · Social Science

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Topics in Climates of India

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1. Weather, Seasons and Climate

  • Weather changes from hour to hour or day to day. It may be sunny, rainy, windy or cloudy.
  • Climate is the pattern of weather in a region over a long period of time, several decades at least.
  • Climate is described using patterns of temperature, precipitation and wind over three decades or more.
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2. Factors That Determine Climate

  • Latitude affects climate. Places near the Equator are warmer, while places farther away are cooler.
  • Altitude affects climate. Temperature decreases as altitude increases, so hill stations are cooler than plains.
  • Proximity to the sea affects climate. Coastal areas have milder temperatures because the sea acts as a moderator.
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3. Types of Climate in India

  • Himalayan mountains in north India have an alpine climate.
  • Lower Himalayas and many hilly areas have a temperate climate.
  • The northern plains have a subtropical climate.
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4. Monsoons in India

  • Monsoons are seasonal winds over a large area of the Indian Ocean and surrounding regions.
  • The word monsoon comes from the Arabic word mausim, meaning season.
  • The summer or southwest monsoon begins in early June at the southern tip of India and covers the subcontinent by mid-July.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Climates of India

Weather and climateSeasons and ritusTypes of climates in IndiaFactors determining climateMonsoonsClimate and lifeClimate-related disastersClimate change

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