6Our Climate

GetSet! Read these sentences. Write whether it is a cold day, a hot day or a rainy day. 1. Rohit and Pari are sweating9 2. Sahil is watching the snowfall. 3. Aslam is sitting in front of a cooler. 4. Neha is wearing a raincoat. 5. Riya is wearing a sweater and a jacket.

he clothes we wear and the food be described as sunny, cloudy, rainy, we eat depend largely on the windy or foggy. On the other hand, climate of the place where we live. the climate of a place is the pattern of Do you know that climate is different weather conditions over a very long from weather? period of time, for about 35-40 years. The landform of an area influences WEATHER AND CLIMATE its climate. Temperature and rainfall Weather is the day-to-day conditions are the two important elements that of the air at a particular place. It can affect climate.

In winter we wear woollen clothes while in summer we wear cotton clothes. SEASONS IN In India, temperature and rainfall vary from season to season and from place to place. Some places are hot, while others are cold. Some places get very heavy rainfall, while others do not for Some 46 get any years. places get floods, while others are hit

see inside front cover. For detailed instructions, by droughts. In India, variations in Winter is the season of temperature, rainfall and roasted groundnuts, winds result in three main seasons apples and leafy vegetables. winter, summer and monsoon. Checkpoint Winter Circle the correct words. Thewinter season begins from the 1. We wear cotton / woollen clothes middle of November and continues in summer. till the end of February. Today's weather/ climate is windy. 3. There are two / three main seasons and .December January are very in India. cold in most parts of India. 4. October / January is the coldest The nights are longer than the days. month. 5. Coastal area of Tamil Nadu / Kerala The coastal areas enjoy pleasant rainfall during winter. weather. It is neither hot nor cold. gets heavy But it is very cold in the northern mountains. Summeer Strong winds from the west, called The summer season begins from western disturbances, cause light the beginning of March and rainfall in the plains and snowfall continues till the end of June. in the northern mountains. The .It gets very hot in May and June. western disturbances are followed The days are longer than the nights. by very cold weather and fog. Every part of India, except the A major part of India remains dry northern mountains, experiences hot and dry weather. during this season. The coast of Tamil Nadu is an exception. It gets .Hot and dry winds, called loo, blow heavy rainfall during this timne. over many parts of north India.

northern mountains while the coastal areas experience pleasant weather. During winter there is snowfall in the MAWSYNRAM VILLAGE

Mawsynram, near , in is the wettest place on the Earth. It receives more than 1,100 centimetres of rainfall in a year. Dust storms are common. The southern part of India, which is 2FactWise surrounded by sea on three sides, is The less hot. The cool breeze from the Himalayas and the Thar Desert influence the . sea the coastal The keeps areas cool. Himalayas block the cold winds from Some areas get heavy rainfall Central Asia during the winter months towards the end of summer. and keep our country warm. On the other Summer is the season of mangoes. hand, the high temperature of the Thar Desert attracts the monsoon winds and Monsoon causes rainfall during the monsoon season. The monsoon season starts in June. In some parts, it in begins July. about 800 centimetres of annual The season continues till the middle rainfall while some areas in of November. Rajasthan receive less than Winds blow from the Arabian Sea 10 centimetres of rain in a year. and the Bay of towards the Bengal The coast of Tamil Nadu remains land. They are called monsoon dry from June to September. winds. They carry a lot of moisture. Here, it between November They cause rainfall in most parts and January. of India. Plums, peaches and cherries Rainfall distribution is highly are 48 available during this uneven. Parts of Meghalaya receive season. wrds to know

a of drought long period dry weather with very little or no rain moisture here, water vapour

Quick recap

.Weather changes every day. Climate remains the same for years. Temperature and rainfall affect the climate of a place. There are three main seasons in India - winter, summer and monsoon. Each has its own features.

Read and answer

A Tick ( the correct answers.

1. Which of these is not a season?

a. stormy b. monsoon C. Summer d. winter

2. Which of these places enjoys pleasant weather even during winter? a. Gangtok b. Srinagar C. Mumbai d. Shimla

3. Which of these is common during summer? a. snowfall b. dust storm C. fog d. rain

4. When does the monsoon season start? a. January b. Junee c. August d. December

5. Which of these states remains dry even during the monsoon? a. Kerala b. Meghalaya c.Karnataka d. Tamil Nadu

B Fill in the blanks.

1. Rainfall and . affect the climate of a place.

2. The winter lasts from mid till end 3. The winds which blow from the west during winter are called

4. The remain cold even during the summer.

5. The winds blow from the sea towards land. 49 C Answer these questions. 1. What is the difference between weather and climate? 2. What role do the western disturbances play? 3. How are monsoon winds useful? 4. Which state in India receives the highest rainfall? Which state receives the lowest rainfal D Think and answer. HOTS Why does Chennai remain cool even during summer?

Do and learn City Temperature E DATA www.w. ww wo ww INTERPRETATION The table shows the average temperature of five cities in the month of June. Jaipur 395 the table and Study answer these questions. Delhi 40.3 1. Which city is the hottest? Port Blair 29.6 2. Why is Port Blair cooler than Delhi? Shimla 23.7 3. Which city has the lowest temperature? Why? 4. Which place is cooler Jaipur or Shimla? Gangtok 22.2 FACTIVITY Complete this chart.

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G MAP WORK Mark and label the states on the map of India given on page 133. 1. a state that gets rain in winter 2. a state that gets the highest rainfall H LIFE SKILL Many children suffer from cold, cough and fever during the monsoon season. Underline what you will do to keep fit.

1. Wash my hands often OR Never wash my hands

2. Eat street food OR Eat home-cooked food

Drink boiled or filtered water OR Drink tap water 50 4. Eat fruits rich in Vitamin C OR Eat spicy food