Class 7 Social Science Part 1 Chapter 3, Climates of India, distinguishes weather from long-term climate, maps India’s diverse climatic zones, explains the mechanism of the southwest and northeast monsoons, and examines climate-related disasters and climate change.
What Class 7 Social Science Chapter 3 Covers
Weather, Seasons, Climate & Determining Factors contrasts short-term weather with 30+ year climate patterns, India’s six traditional ritus, and how latitude, altitude, proximity to the sea, winds and relief shape India’s climate.
The Monsoons & Climate in Our Lives explains how summer low pressure over the subcontinent draws moisture-laden southwest monsoon winds from the Indian Ocean, and how retreating winds bring winter rain to Tamil Nadu.
Climates, Disasters & Climate Change covers preparedness for cyclones, floods, landslides and forest fires, and explains anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, global warming and climate resilience.
Exercises in Chapter 3
- Before we move on… chapter takeaways and Questions and activities for revision and map work.
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FAQ
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather is the hour-to-hour or day-to-day condition of the atmosphere at a specific place, whereas climate is the average weather pattern recorded over a long period of 30 years or more.
What causes the southwest monsoon in India?
Intense summer heating creates a low-pressure area over the Indian landmass, drawing moisture-laden winds from the higher-pressure Indian Ocean that bring widespread rainfall from June to September.