Class 9 Social Science Notes For Session 2024 25 Chapter 4 Climate
Class 9 Social Science Notes For Session 2024 25 Chapter 4 Climate
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Climate
Weather is the state of the atmosphere over an area at a given point of time. Climate, on
the other hand, refers to the total of weather conditions and variations occurring over a
large area over a long period of time. Wind, rainfall, temperature, and atmospheric
pressure are some important elements of climate and weather. Two main differences
between weather and climate:
India has a ‘monsoon’ type of climate. It experiences several kinds of regional climatic
variations. While there is hardly 20cm of rainfall annually in the western parts of Rajasthan
and Gujarat, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh receive more than 250cm of rainfall. During
winters, the night temperature may fall below −45°C, while on the same night,
Thiruvananthapuram may experience a temperature of 45°C. These variations have resulted
in different lifestyles of the people.
• Tropic of Cancer, a latitude, passes through India at 23°26′N to the north of the equator.
It passes through eight Indian states running from the Rann of Kutch of Gujarat to
Mizoram in the east.
• The Tropic of Cancer divides the country into two halves. The areas in India which lie to
the north of the Tropic of Cancer lie in the sub-tropical regions, while the areas to the
south of the tropic lie in the tropical regions.
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Altitude: The temperature declines as we travel to places above the sea level. Thus, the
temperature decreases with an increase in altitude.
• There is a decrease of 1°C for every 166 m rise in height. This is the reason that hill
stations in India are cooler than the plain regions.
• India lies in the region of northeasterly winds. However, as these winds blow over land,
they carry very little moisture and cause no rainfall.
• During winters, high pressure areas are created to the north of the Himalayas. Cold
winds blow from this region to the low-pressure areas to the south over the oceans.
• During summers, as low-pressure areas develop over Central Asia, there is complete
reversal of the direction of the winds. Winds move from a high-pressure area over the
Southern Indian Ocean. As these winds blow over the warm ocean, they gather moisture
and bring rainfall to the country.
• The climate of India is also influenced by jet streams. The western cyclonic disturbances
in the north and northwestern parts of the country are brought about by the sub-
tropical westerly jet streams.
Jet streams are a narrow belt of high-altitude westerly winds in the troposphere. Their
speed varies from about 110 km/h in summers and to about 184 km/h during winters. The
cyclonic disturbances which are experienced in the northern and northwestern parts of the
country are brought in by the westerly flow.
India has a monsoon type of climate as its climate is strongly influenced by the monsoon
winds. It is important to keep certain facts in mind before studying the monsoon season in
India. These are
a. The differences in heating and cooling of land and water results in the creation of low
pressure on the Indian mainland. The seas at the same time experience high pressure
conditions.
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b. Inter Tropical Convergent Zone (ITCZ) is a broad trough of low pressure in the equatorial
latitudes.
c. The presence of high-pressure area east of Madagascar over the Indian Ocean affects
the Indian monsoon.
d. The movement of the westerly jet stream to the north of the Himalayas and the tropical
easterly jet stream over the Indian Peninsula also affect the rainfall in India.
It has been seen that apart from other factors, the changes in the pressure conditions over
the southern oceans also affect the monsoons. Generally, when the tropical eastern South
Pacific Ocean experiences high pressure, the tropical eastern Indian Ocean experiences low
pressure. However, it has been noticed that there has been a reversal in the pressure
conditions. While the eastern South Pacific Ocean has low pressure conditions, the eastern
Indian Ocean has relatively high-pressure conditions. This periodic change in pressure
conditions is known as the Southern Oscillation or SO.
• In India, the duration of the monsoon is generally from the months of June to mid-
September. When the monsoon arrives, the intensity of the rainfall increases which
continues for several days; this is known as the ‘burst’ of the monsoon.
• By the first week of June, the monsoon arrives in Kerala. It is then divided into two
branches—the Bay of Bengal branch and the Arabian Sea branch.
• The Arabian Sea branch reaches Mumbai in the second week of June. The Bay of Bengal
branch also arrives in Assam in the first week of June. The mountains in the region lead
to the deflection of the monsoon winds over the North Indian Plains.
• By mid-June, the monsoon strikes the central parts of the country and the Saurashtra
and Kutch regions.
• Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and eastern Rajasthan receive rainfall by the first week of July.
• The monsoon winds begin to withdraw from the northwestern parts of India by early
September. It withdraws from the peninsular region by mid-October, and it completely
withdraws from the country by the first week of December.
The Seasons
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A country with a monsoon type of climate experiences distinct seasons. India experiences
the following seasons:
• The cold weather season in India begins during mid-November in Northern India and
stays till February. December and January are the coldest months.
• During the cold season, the days are warm, and the nights are cold. When temperature
decreases, frost is commonly experienced in Northern India.
• The cold season in most parts of the country is the dry season as northeast trade winds
blow from land to sea.
• Many cyclonic disturbances occur over northern India during this time. These result in
rainfall during winters and snowfall in the Himalayan regions. This winter rainfall helps in
the cultivation of rabi crops.
• The hot weather season in India begins from March and continues till May. In May, the
temperature rises to 45°C in the northwestern parts of the country.
• Because of high temperature, low air pressure is created in the northern parts of the country.
• One of the striking features of the hot weather season in India is the blowing of local
winds known as ‘loo’. It is a hot wind which may blow even during the evenings. Direct
exposure to these winds may cause fever and anxieties.
• Sometimes, northern India experiences dust storms accompanied by light rainfall during
May. This brings down the temperature.
• During this time, torrential downpours are accompanied by hail in West Bengal. These
storms are known as Kaal Baisakhi.
• Towards the end of the summer season, rain showers are common in Kerala and
Karnataka. They help in the early ripening of mangoes and thus are sometimes also
referred to as ‘mango showers.
Advancing Monsoon
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• By the first week of June, low pressure conditions get intensified over the North Indian
Plains. These conditions attract the southeast trade winds which originate from the
Southern oceans.
• These winds blow over the warm oceans and thus bring moisture and rainfall to the country.
• During the early monsoon season, the places located on the windward side of the
Western Ghats receive heavy rainfall up to 250 cm.
• The northeastern parts of the country receive heavy rainfall. Mawsynram in Meghalaya
receives the highest amount of rainfall in the world.
• As we go from the east to the west, the rainfall decreases. Rajasthan and Gujarat receive
scanty rainfall.
• Rain does not fall continuously during the monsoon season. Thus, there are dry spells
and wet spells. Monsoons are uncertain and irregular.
Retreating Monsoon
• During October and November, the southwest monsoon winds become weaker and start
retreating from the Northern Plains by the beginning of October.
• The retreat is indicated by clear skies and an increase in the temperature in the northern
plains. This increase in temperature is termed ‘October heat’.
• At this time, the low-pressure conditions shift to the Bay of Bengal, giving rise to cyclonic
depressions. These cyclonic depressions often result in the destruction of life and
property, generally on the eastern coast and the southern coast.
• Most of the rainfall in the Coromandel Coast is derived from depressions and cyclones.
Distribution of Rainfall
• Rainfall distribution is not the same for every part of the country. While northeastern
India and the parts of the western coast receive about 400 cm of rainfall annually,
western Rajasthan and the western parts of Gujarat, Punjab and Haryana receive less
than 60 cm of rainfall.
• The winds which rise from the Arabian Sea are full of moisture. These winds strike the
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mountains on the western side resulting in heavy rainfall. By the time these winds reach
the Eastern Ghats, they are already dry as they already shed their moisture. Hence, the
Western Ghats receive more rainfall than the Eastern Ghats.
• Rainfall is also low in the Eastern Ghats, interior parts of the Deccan Plateau and the Leh
region of Jammu and Kashmir.
• Such a distribution of rainfall causes great climatic variations. While the eastern parts of
the country almost get flooded every year, the western parts of the country experience
drought like situations.
Although the monsoon winds are irregular and uncertain, they unify the entire country. The
farmers eagerly wait for the arrival of rainfall. Rainfall provides the water required to set
agricultural activities in motion. Its arrival is welcomed with the celebration of festivals,
singing and dancing.
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Important Questions
Multiple Choice Questions:
Question 1. What factors affect the climate of a place in India?
(i) Location (ii) Surface winds (iii) Relief features (iv) Upper air circulation
(a) (i) and (iv)
(b) (i) and (iii)
(c) (i) and (ii)
(d) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
Question 2. The word ‘Monsoon’ has been derived from the Arabic word ‘Mausam’ which
means:
(a) Climatic changes
(b) Seasons
(c) Weather condition
(d) Climatic variation
Question 3. What is the average temperature of Chennai during wrinter?
(a) Between 24° – 25°C
(b) Between 10° – 15°C
(c) Between 20° – 25°C
(d) Between 25° – 30°C
Question 4. Which of the following state affected by Kal-Baisakhi:
(i) Assam (ii) West Bengal (iii) Chennai (iv) Orissa
(a) (i) and (iii)
(b) (i) and (iv)
(c) (i) and (ii)
(d) All states (i), (ii, (iii) and (iv)
Question 5. Which of the following seasons are recognised in India.
(i) Cold Weather Season (ii) Hot Weather Season (iii) Advancing Monsoon Season (iv)
Retreating Monsoon Season
(a) Only (iv)
(b) Only (iii)
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B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
2. In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of
Reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:
Assertion (A) : Arabian Sea branch of South West Monsoons is responsible for good
rainfall in the Northern Plains of India.
Reason(R) : The part of South West Monsoons which blows over the Arabian Sea is
responsible for high rainfall on the western coast of India.
A) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Case Study Based Question:
1. Read the source given below and answer the questions that follow:
The cold weather season begins from mid November in northern India and stays till
February. December and January are the coldest months in the northern part of India.
The temperature decreases from south to the north. The average temperature of
Chennai on the eastern coast, is between 24°C - 25° Celsius, while in the northern
plains, it ranges between 10°C and 15° Celsius. Days are warm and nights are cold. Frost
is common in these winds blow through the Ganga valley from the west and the
northwest. The weather is normally marked by clear sky, low temperatures and low
humidity and feeble, variable winds.
A characteristic feature of the cold weather season over the northern plains is the
inflow of cyclonic disturbances from the west and the northwest. These low- pressure
systems, originate over the Mediterranean Sea and western Asia and move into India,
along with the westerly flow. They cause the much-needed winter rains over the plains
and snowfall in the mountains. Although the total amount of winter rainfall locally
known as ‘Mahawat' is small, they are of immense importance for the cultivation of
‘Rabi’ crops.
(1) In cold weather season of winter, the temperature decreases from _______.
A) South to the North
B) East to the West
C) North to the West
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according to Latitude.
A) Circumference
B) Radius
C) Curvature
D) Diameter
(2) As one goes from the surface of the Earth to higher altitudes, the _______ becomes
less dense and temperature decreases.
A) Atmosphere
C) Hydrosphere
B) Biosphere
D) Lithosphere
(3) The condition known as _______ when it is very hot during summers and very cold
during winters.
A) Continuity of Climate
B) Climatic Condition
C) Continentality Climate
D) Changing Climate
(4) Relief feature plays a major role in determining ________.
A) The temperature of a place
B) The weather of a place
C) The season of a place
D) The climate of a place
Answer Key:
MCQ:
1. (d) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
2. (b) Seasons
3. (a) Between 24° – 25°C
4. (c) (i) and (ii)
5. (d) All season mention in option (i), (ii), (iii) & (iv)
6. (a) Sum of total weather conditions and variation over a large area of a long time.
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7. (c) Mawsynram
8. (a) Loo
9. (b) Western disturbance
10.(b) Early June
11.(c) Cold days and cold nights
12.(b) Subtropical high pressure belt of the Northern Hemisphere
13.(c) The Himalayas
14.(b) Temperature
15.(d) All the above
Very Short Answer:
1. Climate refers to sum total of weather conditions over a large area for a long period of time (30
– 40 years).
2. Climate refers to the sum total of weather conditions and variations over a large area for a long
period of time (thirty years).
Weather refers to the state of the atmosphere over an area at any point of time.
3. Elements of weather and climate are temperature, atmospheric pressure, wind, humidity and
precipitation.
4. India’s climate is described as “Tropical Monsoon Type of Climate”.
5. The word Monsoon is derived from the Arabic word ‘mausim’ which literally means season. It
refers to the seasonal reversal in the wind direction during a year.
6. In summer, the mercury occasionally touches 50°C in some parts of Rajasthan desert, whereas
it may be around 20°C in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir.
7. In winter, the temperature in Drass in Jammu and Kashmir is as low as – 45°C and
Thiruvananthapuram may have 22°C.
8. The annual precipitation is over 400 cms in Meghalaya and less than 10 cms in Ladakh and
western Rajasthan.
9. Most parts of India receive rainfall from June to September.
10. The coastal areas experience less contrast in temperature because of the influence of the sea,
e.g. Mumbai experiences an equable climate.
Short Answer:
Ans: 1. (a) They affect the food the people eat.
(b) The clothes the people wear
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November. This shift is associated with the occurrence of cyclonic depression, which
develops over the Andaman Sea. These cyclones cross the eastern coast and cause heavy
rainfall. They are destructive and the deltas of the Godavari, Krishna and Kaveri are often
struck by them.
Long Answer:
Ans: 1. (a) Pressure: In winter the pressure is high over the land and low over the sea.
Therefore cold winds blow from land to the sea. In summer the winds blow from sea to
land where the pressure is low.
(b) Distance from the Sea: Places near the sea have a moderate climate due to the
influence of land and sea breezes. Places far away in the interior have a continental or
extreme climate.
(c) Ocean Currents: Ocean currents affect the coastal regions. Cold currents reduce the
temperature of the regions they blow along. Warm currents increase the temperature
of coastal regions.
(d) Relief: Mountains lying at right angles to the winds cause heavy rainfall whereas
mountains lying parallel to the winds do not cause rain. Windward slopes of mountains
cause heavier rain than the leeward slope or the rain shadow area.
(e) Latitude: Due to the spherical shape of the earth the amount of solar energy received
by the earth varies according to the latitude. Temperature decreases from the Equator
to the poles.
Ans: 2. (a) The Bay of Bengal Branch first strikes the coast of Bangladesh and then proceeds
towards Assam in the first week of June.
(b) The high mountains cause the monsoon winds to deflect towards the west over the
Ganga plains.
(c) The rainfall keeps on decreasing as the winds move up the Ganga Valley.
(d) By mid-June, the Arabian Sea Branch meets the Bay of Bengal Branch.
(e) The monsoon reaches Delhi by 29th June. Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and eastern
Rajasthan receives rain by the 1st week of July and Himachal Pradesh by mid-July.
Ans: 3. (a) Heavy rainfall (over 250 cm) is caused on the windward slopes of the Western
Ghats.
(b) The Deccan plateau and parts of Madhya Pradesh lie in the rain shadow area of the
Ghats and get less rain.
(c) The north eastern part of the country receives very heavy rain (Mawsynram receives the
highest rainfall in the world).
(d) Rain in the Ganga plain decreases from the east to the west.
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