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Gujarat Board · Class 9 · Social Science
22 flashcards for Climate (Gujarat Board Class 9 Social Science) to test yourself on key terms and facts. Sample: "What is the difference between weather"
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What is the difference between weather and climate?
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Weather is the average of short-term atmospheric conditions that can change during a day. Climate is the average of atmospheric conditions over a long period (about 35 years or more), determined from …
What are monsoon winds and why are they called so?
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Monsoon winds are winds that change their direction according to the season. They are named after the Arabic word 'Mausim'. Countries like India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Myanmar experienc…
What causes the change of seasons on Earth?
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Seasons change due to Earth's revolution around the sun and its axial tilt. Earth's axis is tilted at 23.5° and makes a 66.5° angle with its orbit. Regions receiving more sunlight experience summer wh…
Which latitude does the Tropic of Cancer pass through in India, and what is its significance?
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The Tropic of Cancer passes almost through the middle of India. Areas south of it fall in the torrid zone while areas north of it are in the temperate zone. This creates large differences in temperatu…
How does altitude affect temperature? Give the specific rate of temperature decrease.
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As altitude increases, air temperature decreases. Temperature decreases by 1°C for every 165 meters of ascent, or by 6.5°C for every 1000 meters from Earth's surface. This is why Himalayan peaks remai…
Name the four seasons according to the Indian Meteorological Department.
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1. Cold Weather Season (Winter) - December to February 2. Hot Weather Season (Summer) - March to May 3. Advancing Monsoon (Rainy Season) - June to September 4. Retreating Monsoon Season - October to N…
Why does North India experience severe cold in winter while South India has moderate temperatures?
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North India is far from the sea and experiences continental climate with dry, cold winds from Central Asia. South India has a peninsular shape, is close to the equator, and its interior areas are not …
What are Western Disturbances and how do they affect India?
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Western Disturbances are weather systems formed over West Asia that move eastward, affecting North-West India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. They bring snowfall to high mountains and useful rain to plain…
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