Lesson - The Climate of Our Country (India)
Social Studies – Lesson Notes.
Let Us Recall:
*Temperature and rainfall affect the climate of a place.
*There are three main seasons in India – summer, rainy, and winter.
*The summer season is from March to June. The weather is hot and dry.
*The rainy season is from July to October. It rains heavily during these months. It plays a very
important role in agricultural field.
*The winter season is from November to February. It gets very cold during these months.
*Summer season of India characterises by loo, dust storms and draught.
Short answer questions:1. Which two elements affect climate?
Temperature and rainfall are two important elements that affect climate.
2. What is the average annual rainfall in our country?
The average annual rainfall in our country is about 120 centimeters.
3. What is the difference between climate and weather?
Weather refers to the atmospheric conditions experienced in a place for a short period. Climate
refers to atmospheric conditions which remain the same for a long period of time.
4. Name the factors that affect the climate of a place.
The location, distances from the sea, the Himalayas, physical features, and altitudes are the
factors that affect the climate of that place.
5. Why is southern India less hot in summer?
In summer southern India is having less hot because southern India is surrounded by the sea on
three sides.
6. Name the main seasons of India.
There are three main seasons in our country. The summer or the hot season, the rainy season or
monsoon season, and the winter season or the cool season.
7. Which part of India receives the heaviest rainfall?
Cherrapunji in Meghalaya has the world’s highest rainfall.
8. Which are the coldest months of the year in India?
October to February is the coldest months of the year in India.
9. Which wind brings rain in winter?
In winter westerly winds brings rain.
HOT Question:Why is Mumbai never too hot nor too cold?
Website: www.en.wikipedia.org/wiky/climate_of_India.