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Chapter-2 Practice Qustion Answers

Chapter 2 discusses the concept of weather, including its definition and various elements such as temperature, humidity, rainfall, and wind. It covers measurement instruments like thermometers and rain gauges, and explains the difference between weather and climate. The chapter includes objective questions, short answers, and a detailed explanation of how weather changes frequently.

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Chapter-2 Practice Qustion Answers

Chapter 2 discusses the concept of weather, including its definition and various elements such as temperature, humidity, rainfall, and wind. It covers measurement instruments like thermometers and rain gauges, and explains the difference between weather and climate. The chapter includes objective questions, short answers, and a detailed explanation of how weather changes frequently.

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Chapter-2

UNDERSTANDING THE WEATHER

One-Mark Questions (Objective Type)

1. Fill in the Blank:


The day-to-day condition of the atmosphere is called ___.
➤ Answer: Weather

2. MCQ:Which instrument is used to measure temperature?


a) Hygrometer
b) Thermometer
c) Barometer
d) Anemometer
➤ Answer: b) Thermometer

3. True/False:Humidity refers to the amount of dust in the air.


➤ Answer: False

4. MCQ:Rainfall is measured by which instrument?


a) Wind vane
b) Thermometer
c) Rain gauge
d) Barometer
➤ Answer: c) Rain gaug

5. Fill in the Blank:


___ is the movement of air from high pressure to low pressure areas.
➤ Answer: Wind

6. MCQ:
The instrument that measures wind direction is called:
a) Thermometer
b) Wind vane
c) Barometer
d) Hygrometer
➤ Answer: b) Wind vane

7. True/False:
Air pressure is highest at sea level.
➤ Answer: True

8. MCQ:Which of these is not an element of weather?


a) Temperature
b) Wind
c) Soil type
d) Humidity
➤ Answer: c) Soil type

9. Fill in the Blank: Clouds are made up of tiny ___ droplets.


➤ Answer: Water

10. MCQ:Weather data is collected at:


a) Banks
b) Weather stations
c) Schools
d) Hospitals
➤ Answer: b) Weather stations

Two-Mark Questions (Short Answer)

Q1. What is weather?


➤ Answer:
Weather refers to the day-to-day condition of the atmosphere at a place, with respect to
temperature, humidity, rainfall, wind, etc.

Q2. Name four elements of weather.


➤ Answer:
The four elements of weather are:TemperatureHumidityRainfallWind

2 Three-Mark Questions

Q1. How is rainfall measured and recorded?


➤ Answer:
Rainfall is measured using a rain gauge. It is a cylindrical instrument that collects rainwater.
The collected amount is then measured in millimetres (mm) and recorded daily at weather
stations.

Q2. Why does weather keep changing frequently?


➤ Answer:
Weather changes frequently due to variations in atmospheric conditions like air pressure,
temperature, and moisture. These factors are influenced by Earth’s rotation, solar heating,
and local geographical features.

1 Five-Mark Question (Long Answer)

Q. Explain the difference between weather and climate with examples.


➤ Answer:
Weather is the short-term condition of the atmosphere at a particular place and time. It can
change from hour to hour or day to day. For example, it may be sunny in the morning and
rainy in the evening.Climate, on the other hand, is the average weather condition of a place
observed over a long period of time (usually 30 years or more). For example, the climate of
Rajasthan is hot and dry, while that of Kerala is hot and humid.Thus, weather is temporary
and constantly changing, whereas climate is more stable and long-term.

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