Shalom Hills International School

Graded Worksheet

Grade 9 Ch-4 Climate

Level-1

1. Which of the following factors determines the climate of a place?

a) Latitude and altitude
b) Soil fertility
c) Population density
d) Industrialization rate

2.The term "monsoon" is derived from the Arabic word meaning:

a) Season
b) Rain
c) Wind
d) Hot

3. The western coast of India receives heavy rainfall during which season?
a) Winter
b) Summer
c) Monsoon
d) Spring

4. The wind blowing in the northern parts of India during the summer season is known as:
a) Loo
b) Norwester
c) Retreating monsoon
d) Trade winds

5. Which of the following is a cold desert in India?

a) Thar Desert
b) Rann of Kutch
c) Deccan Plateau
d) Ladakh

6. Which of the following is not a factor affecting climate?

a) Distance from the sea
b) Ocean currents
c) Soil fertility
d) Elevation
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Level -2
7. Why does India have a monsoon type of climate?
8. Define monsoons. What do you understand by “breaks” in monsoon?
9. What are the controls affecting the climate of India?
10. Why is the monsoon considered a unifying bond?
11. Give an account of weather conditions and characteristics of the cold season, the Hot
weather season, Advancing monsoon and retreating monsoon.
Level-3

12. Give reasons as to why.

(i) The bulk of rainfall in India is concentrated over a few months.
(ii) The Tamil Nadu coast receives winter rainfall..
(iii) Parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat, and the leeward side of the Western Ghats are drought-prone.

13. The coastal areas of India do not register any significant change in temperature even during
the winter and summer. Why?
14. Distinguish between southwest monsoon and northeast monsoon.
15. What are the major controls of the climate? Explain them in detail.
Map Work
On an outline map of India, show the following.
1. Area receiving rainfall over 400cm.
2. Area receiving rainfall less than 20cm.
3. The direction of the South-west monsoon over India.
Kindly note- Map work to be done in the classroom after completion of the chapter.