Class 9 Geography Chapter 4: Climate
Class 9 Geography Chapter 4: Climate Climate and Weather Basics Q: What is the difference between 'climate' and 'weather'? A: Climate refers to the sum total of weather conditions over a large area for a long period (more than 30 years), while weather refers to the state of the atmosphere over an area at any specific point in time. Q: What type of climate does India have? A: India has a 'monsoon' type of climate, which is characteristic of South and Southeast Asia. Q: From which language is the word 'monsoon' derived? A: It is derived from the Arabic word 'mausim' , which literally means season. Q: Which regions in India experience the highest and lowest temperatures in summer? A: In summer, the mercury occasionally touches 50°C in parts of the Rajasthan desert, while it may be around 20°C in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir. Climatic Controls Q: What are the six major controls of the climate of any place? A: Latitude, altitude, pressur...