SELF ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET For CLASS 9

GEOGRAPHY, Chapter – 4
CLIMATE

Q1. Choose the right word. The rainfall of immense importance for the cultivation
of ‘rabi’ crops is known as:
a. Mango Shower
b. Mahawat
c. October heat
d. The ‘break’ in monsoon.
Q2. In West Bengal, the storms are known as:
a. Coriolis Force
b. Western Cyclonic Disturbances
c. Kaal Baisakhi
d. Jet streams
Q3. Clear sky, low temperatures and low humidity and feeble and variable winds
are the characteristics of:
a. Advancing Monsoon
b. Hot Weather Season
c. Cold Winter Season
d. Retreating Monsoon
Q4. Equable Climate is found in areas:
a. Far from the sea
b. Interiors of continents
c. Close to the sea
d. None of the above
Q5. In which one of the following countries is ‘Western Disturbances’ described as
extra tropical storm originating in the Mediterranean Sea?
a. India
b. Pakistan
c. Afghanistan
d. Nepal
Q6. Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow.
The elements of weather and climate are the same, i.e. temperature, atmospheric
pressure, wind, humidity and precipitation. The weather conditions fluctuate very
often even within a day. But there is some common pattern over a few weeks or
months, i.e. days are cool or hot, windy or calm, cloudy or bright and wet or dry.
On the basis of generalized monthly atmospheric conditions, the year is divided
into seasons such as, winter, summer or rainy seasons. Despite an overall unity in
the general pattern, there are perceptible regional variations in climatic
conditions within the country. The two important elements: Temperature and
precipitation vary from place to place and season to season.
6.1. Choose the right word. Seasonal reversal in the wind direction during a year is
known as:
a. Climate
b. Weather
c. Monsoon
d. ElNino
6.2. Complete the table.
Climate (A) ?
(B) ? Average short-term conditions of the
atmosphere
6.3. Assertion(A): India has a monsoon type of climate.
Reason(R): India is strongly influenced by monsoon winds.
a. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
b. Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c. A is correct but R is wrong.
d. Both A and R are wrong.
6.4. Most parts of India receive rainfall from June to September, but some parts
like --------- gets a large portion of its rain during October and November.
a. Jammu and Kashmir
b. Rajasthan
c. Tamil Nadu
d. Punjab
Q7. Which group of states is associated with ‘mango-showers’?
a. Kerala and Jammu and Kashmir
b. Gujarat and Rajasthan
c. Kerala and Karnataka
d. Karnataka and West Bengal.
Q8. Choose the right word. Phenomena in which monsoon rainfall increases
suddenly and continues constantly for several days.
a. Mango Showers
b. Kaal Baisakhi
c. Burst of the monsoon
 d. None of the above
Q9. Pre-monsoon showers are common specially in (1)---------and (2)-----and are
referred to as(3)---------.
Q10.The (1)--------protect the sub-continent from the extremely cold winds
from(2)--------.
Q11. --------- is reputed for its stalagmite and stalactite caves.
Q12. Correct the following statements and rewrite.
1. The Jet streams are located approximately 35-45 degree north latitudes.
2. During winters there is formation of high-pressure area in the north of
Deccan Plateau.
3. The early ripening of mangoes is referred to as Kaal Baisakhi.
4. As you go higher altitudes, the atmosphere become more dense and the
temperature increases.
5. The state of Rajasthan is frequently struck by cyclones.
Q13. ---------- and --------- are the two elements of weather and climate that vary
from place to place and season to season,
Q14. What is the pattern of arrival and retreating monsoon.
Q15. What is the movement of water in the oceans called?
Q16. Which winds account for rainfall along the Malabar coast?
Q17. Correct the statement and re-write.
The Coriolis force deflects the winds to the right in the Eastern Hemisphere and to
the left in the Southern Hemisphere.
Q18. Study the data carefully and answer the questions that follow.

In Delhi, which months receive highest rainfall and experience highest

temperature?
 a. May, June
b. May, July
c. June, July
d. July, June
Q19. Read the following extract and answer the questions that follow.
The Coriolis Force is an apparent force responsible for deflecting the winds to the
right in the Northern hemisphere and to the left in the southern hemisphere.
a. What causes the Coriolis Force?
b. What is the other name for this force?
Q20. India lies in the region of------:
a. North Easterly Trade winds
b. South westerly trade winds
c. North westerly Trade winds
d. South Easterly trade winds
Q21. The North Easterly Trade Winds originate from-----------:
a. Equatorial low-pressure belts.
b. Sub-tropical high-pressure belt
c. The Polar highs
d. Sub-Polar lows
Q22. Match the following:
Monsoon Trough Strong, gutsy, hot, dry winds blowing
during the day in the North and North-
western India.
Loo Shift of the monsoon trough
Cyclonic disturbances Oppressive weather during the day
October Heat Convergence zone between the wind
patterns of the southern and northern
hemispheres.
Q23. Read the source below and answer the questions that follow.
There are six major climatic controls of any place. They are; latitude, altitude,
pressure and wind system, distance from the sea, ocean currents and relief
features. The amount of solar energy received also varies according to latitude. As
a result, air temperature generally decreases from equator to the poles. The hills
are therefore cooler in summers. The pressure and wind system of an area
generally depend on the latitude and altitude of a place, thus influencing the
temperature and rainfall pattern. The sea exerts a moderating influence on the
climate. Ocean currents along with onshore winds affect the climate of coastal
regions. Finally, relief too plays a major role in determining the climate of a place.
23.1. Due to the ----- of the earth, the amount of solar energy received varies
according to latitude.
a. Circumference
b. Radius
c. Diameter
d. Curvature
23.2. The sea exerts a moderating effect on the climate of ---------area.
a. Coastal
b. Mountainous
c. Plains
d. Desert
23.3. Choose the right word for the condition when it is very hot in summers and
very cold in winters.
a. Continuity of climate
b. Changing pattern
c. Continentality
d. Climatic condition
23.4. Choose the correct option: The climate of a place is influenced by a variety
of ‘integrating factors’. What are they?
a. Relief Factors
b. Climatic factors
c. Continetiality
d. All of these.
Q24. ------- refers to height above sea level.
a. Magnitude
b. Height
c. Distance
d. Altitude
Q25. Read the source below and answer the questions that follow.
A striking feature of this season is the ‘loo’, strong, gutsy hot dry blowing blowing
during the day over north and north-western India. Sometimes they even
continue till late in the evening. Direct exposure to these winds may be fatal. Dust
storms are very common in Northern India. These storms bring relief as they
lower the temperature and may bring light rain and cool breeze. This is also the
season for localized thunderstorms, associated with violent winds, torrential
downpours often accompanied by hail.
25.1. Thunderstorms associated with violent winds and torrential downpours is
called------ in West Bengal.
a. Loo
b. Kaal Baisakhi
c. Trade winds
d. Westerlies
25.2. Which season is being talked about in the source above?
a. Rainy Season
b. Summer Season
c. Winter Season
d. Retreat of the monsoon
25.3. The rising temperature and falling air pressure in summer is seen in which
part of India?
a. Northern
b. Southern
c. Eastern
d. Western
25.4. The hot weather season in north of India is from:
a. June to September
b. March to May
c. Mid-November to February
d. October to December
Q26. Assertion(A): Arabian Sea branch of South-West Monsoons is responsible for
good rainfall in the Northern Plains of India.
Reason(R): Bay of Bengal branch blows over Arabian sea and is responsible
for high rainfall in the western coast.
a. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
b. Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c. A is correct but R is wrong.
d. Both A and R are wrong.
Q27. The Indian Desert receives very low rainfall below------- per year.
a. 150cms
b. 100cms
c. 150mms
d. 50cms
Q28. Read the information below and choose the correct single term for it.
Weather phenomena of the winter months brought in by the westerly flow from
the Mediterranean region. They usually influence the weather of the north and
north-western regions of India.
a. Jet Streams
b. Trade winds
c. Loo
d. Western Cyclonic Disturbances
Q29. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Cold Weather Season’ in
India.
1. The cold weather season begins from mid-December to February.
2. During this season, the north-east trade winds prevail over the country.
3. In the northern part of the country a feeble high-pressure region develops.
Choose the right options:
a. 1,2
b. 1,3
c. 2,3
d. Only 1
Q30. Assertion(A): ‘Western Disturbances’ disturb the calm and quiet weather of
North and North-western India by causing cyclonic disturbances over the plains.
Reason(R): The disturbances caused by them destroy the cultivation of Kharif
crops.
a. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
b. Both A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c. A is correct but R is wrong.
d. Both A and R are wrong.
Q31. What factor prevents India from being an arid land?
Q32. Read the extract below and answer the question that follows.
India lies in the region of north easterly winds. These winds originate from the
subtropical high-pressure belt of the northern hemisphere. They blow south
wards, get deflected to the right due to the Coriolis force, and move towards the
equatorial low-pressure area. Generally, these winds carry little moisture as they
originate and blow over land.
Name the climatic factors which provides uniformity to the Indian sub-continent
despite such variations?
Q33. State any one feature of Mawsynram.
Q34. Which one of the following is a component of ‘upper air circulation’?
Q35. On the outline political map of India, show the following.

a. Areas receiving rainfall over 400cms

b. Areas receiving less than 20 cms of rain
c. The direction of southwest monsoon over India

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