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Weather and Climate

Geography ⇒ Physical Geography

Weather and Climate starts at 6 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Weather and Climate. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.
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Define the terms 'weather' and 'climate' and explain the main difference between them.
Describe the characteristics of the tropical monsoon climate found in India.
Describe the process of convectional rainfall.
Describe the process of the water cycle and its importance in weather formation.
Describe the role of jet streams in influencing weather patterns.
Explain how altitude affects the temperature of a place.
Explain the concept of 'rain shadow' with an example from India.
Explain the difference between weather forecasting and climate prediction.
Explain the difference between windward and leeward sides of a mountain in terms of rainfall.
Explain the impact of ocean currents on the climate of coastal regions.
Explain the role of latitude in determining the climate of a region.
Explain the term 'continentality' and its effect on climate.
Explain the term 'humidity' and its significance in weather forecasting.
Name any two factors, other than latitude, that affect the climate of a place.
What is the name given to the boundary between two different air masses?