Class 7 Social Science Climates of India

Class 7 Social Science Climates of India

Questions & Short Answers

1. What are the main climatic zones of India?

  • Tropical Wet, Tropical Dry, Subtropical, Mountain, Desert.

2. What is the Southwest Monsoon?

  • A seasonal wind that brings heavy rainfall to western and northern India.

3. Where is the Tropical Wet climate found in India?

  • Western Ghats, Coastal regions (Kerala, West Bengal).

4. What are the characteristics of the Desert Climate?

  • Extremely hot summers, cold winters, very little rainfall (found in Rajasthan).

5. What is the difference between the Southwest and Northeast Monsoons?

  • Southwest Monsoon brings rain to the western coast and northern plains.
  • Northeast Monsoon affects southeastern India, particularly Tamil Nadu.

6. How does altitude affect India’s climate?

  • Higher altitudes (e.g., Himalayas) lead to cooler temperatures.

7. Which areas of India have a Tropical Dry climate?

  • Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh.

8. Why is Southern India’s climate more moderate?

  • Due to the Deccan Plateau and proximity to the sea.

9. How do latitude and distance from the sea influence India’s climate?

  • Latitude affects temperature (closer to the equator = hotter).
  • Distance from the sea: Coastal areas are more moderate; inland areas are more extreme.

10. What is the Mountain Climate like?

  • Cold winters, cool summers, found in the Himalayas and mountain regions.