CLASS-VII QUIZ 3 : SOCIAL SCIENCE:- LESSON: 3 CLIMATES OF INDIA

CLIMATES OF INDIA (Advanced)

21. Which of the following best defines ‘climate’?

A. Daily weather B. Weather over a short time C. Pattern of weather over decades D. Type of clouds

22. Which region of India has a semi-arid climate?

A. Deccan Plateau B. Western Ghats C. Himalayan Region D. Coastal Odisha

23. Which winds cause heavy rainfall in the western coast of India?

A. Western disturbances B. Northeast winds C. Southwest monsoon D. Cold polar winds

24. Which factor causes temperature to drop with height?

A. Less sunlight B. Less air pressure C. More snow D. More rain

25. Which term is used when rains are very low during monsoon?

A. Rainy blast B. Monsoon failure C. Storm surge D. Wind drought

26. Why is Leh cold throughout the year?

A. Near sea B. At high altitude C. Near desert D. Covered in forests

27. Which is a man-made reason for landslides?

A. Earthquake B. Volcanic activity C. Cutting forests D. Heavy rain

28. Which areas experience urban heat islands?

A. Forests B. Coastal villages C. Cities with less greenery D. Mountains

29. Why does Chennai stay warm most of the year?

A. Near Equator B. High altitude C. Near mountains D. Very dry air

30. What is the biggest cause of climate change today?

A. Forest growth B. Festivals C. Human activities D. Migration