Weather and Climate Q & A
(A) Who am I?
(1) I keep on changing.
Ans: Weather.
(2) I am not the same in all places.
Ans: Climate.
(3) I am the solid state of water droplets.
Ans: Snow.
(4) I am present in the atmosphere in the form of vapour.
Ans: Moisture.
(B) Answer the following:
(1) Why is the climate of Mahabaleshwar cool ?
Ans: The climate of Mahabaleshwar is cool because it is situated at a high elevation. That’s why, as we move upward from sea-level, the temperature of air decreases.
(2) Why is the climate near the sea humid?
Ans: The climate near the sea is humid because it contains greater amount of vapour mixed in the air.
(3) What is the difference between weather and climate?
Ans:
Weather | Climate |
(1) Weather is described on the basis of the conditions prevailing at the given time. | (1)Climate is described on the basis of Conditions prevailing over a longer period of time. |
(2) Weather keeps changing frequently and we can experience the changes easily. | (2) Change in the climate takes place over a long period of time. These are not percieved easily. |
(4) What are the elements of weather?
Ans: The elements of weather are:
- Temperature.
- Air pressure.
- Winds.
- Moisture.
- Precipitation.
(5) What effects do nearness to the sea and height above mean sea level have on the climate?
Ans: Nearness to the sea leads to a humid climate whereas height above mean sea level will lead to a cool climate.
(C) For the climatic conditions mentioned in the table, name the representative places known to you. (Use an atlas.)
Hot | Death valley |
Hot and humid | Amazon |
Cold | Greenland |
Hot and dry | Sahara desert |
Cold and dry | Atacama desert |
(D) Complete the following table.
Weather | Climate |
Short-lived condition of the atmosphere. | Long-lived condition of the atmosphere. |
Keeps changing. | Does not change quickly. |
Expressed with respect to a specific place. | Expressed with respect to a specific region. |
Elements of weather: Temperature, pressure, winds, humidity and precipitation. | Elements of climate: Temperature, pressure, winds, humidity and precipitation. |