Question 1
Match the climatic factors with their effects: latitude, altitude, proximity to the ocean and monsoon winds.
Steps only
Latitude—b; altitude—c; ocean proximity—d; monsoon winds—a.
Answer
1–b, 2–c, 3–d, 4–a.
CLASS 7 · SOCIAL STUDIES · CHAPTER 3
Climates of India
Simple answers to seven end-of-chapter questions and activities about climate, monsoons, Indian cities, farming and natural hazards.
7 worked answersComplete chapter answers
7 worked answers · short steps first, explanations when you need them
Questions and activities
Textbook pages 65–67
Question 2
(a) What is the difference between weather and climate? (b) Why do places near the ocean have milder temperatures? (c) What role do monsoon winds play in India’s climate? (d) Why is Chennai warm or hot throughout the year while Leh is cold?
Steps only
Weather is short-term; climate is long-term. Seas moderate temperature; monsoons bring seasonal rain; high-altitude Leh is cooler than coastal Chennai.
Answer
Use time period, sea influence, seasonal winds and altitude to explain each part.
Question 3
Identify the climate for Leh, Chennai, Delhi, Panaji and Jaipur. Is each place near the sea, in mountains or in a desert, and how does this affect its climate?
Steps only
Leh—high mountains; Chennai and Panaji—coastal tropics; Delhi—inland subtropical; Jaipur—hot, dry region.
Answer
Explain each with altitude, distance from the sea and rainfall.
Question 4
Draw the summer and winter monsoon cycle on a map of India. Label where the winds blow in each season and show their direction.
Steps only
Draw summer south-west winds toward India; draw winter north-east winds toward the sea, noting rain on the south-east coast.
Answer
Use labelled arrows, season names and a legend.
Question 5
Make a colourful poster showing festivals in India linked to farming and weather, such as Baisakhi and Onam.
Steps only
Draw festivals, label their regions and explain each one’s connection to harvest or season.
Answer
Baisakhi and Onam are examples; add local festivals if you wish.
Question 6
Imagine you are a farmer in India. Write a short diary entry about how you would prepare for the rainy season.
Steps only
Mention forecast, seeds and field preparation, water conservation, drainage and safety.
Answer
Write it as a first-person diary and adapt it to your region.
Question 7
Choose a natural disaster such as a cyclone, flood, landslide or forest fire. Explain its causes and impacts, and suggest actions by individuals, communities and government to reduce its impact.
Steps only
Explain causes and effects, then give safety and preparedness actions for individuals, communities and government.
Answer
Floods are one model; a well-supported essay on another listed disaster is also correct.