Climograph      Weather      Monsoon     Insolation


Jet Streams      Pressure Zone      Global warming

1. Read the following statements and findout whether they are an example of weather or climate
   
   a) During the last few years, many glaciers have melted in Himalayas
   
   b) During the last few decades, drought in Vidarbha region has increased
   
   
2. Describe India's climate controls.
   
   
3. Write a short note on factors influencing climatic variations in hilly areas and desserts.
   
   
4. How are human activities contributing to global warming?
   
   
5. What are the disagreements between 'developed'and 'developing'countries about AGW?
   
   
6. How is climate change causing global warming? Suggest measures to minimize the influence of the global warming
   
   
7. Observe the following climograph and answer the following questions

1. Which month received the highest rainfall?
   
   
2. Which months experience the highest and the lowest temperature?
   
   
3. Why does the maximum amount of rainfall happen between June and October?
   
   
4. Why is the temperature high between March and May?
   
   
5. Identify relief conditions causing variation in temperature and rainfall.