Chapter 3 Solutions — Atmosphere and Climate

Questions and activities

1. 1.
   What is atmosphere? Explain its composition with the help of a pie diagram.
2. 2.
   Draw a labelled diagram of the structure of atmosphere.
3. 3.
   Which are the four main seasons of India?
4. 4.
   Why do you not feel the pressure of the atmosphere?
5. 5.
   In which layer of the atmosphere do aeroplanes fly and why?
6. 6.
   Distinguish between the following: a. The troposphere and stratosphere b. The south-west monsoon and north-east monsoon
7. 7.
   Do it yourself: Table 3.3 shows the average monthly temperatures and rainfall amounts for 10 representative stations. Study these figures on your own and convert them into 'temperature and rainfall' graphs. The visual representations will help you grasp their similarities and differences at a glance. One such graph (Fig. 3.14) is already prepared for you. See if you can arrive at some broad…
8. 8.
   Collect pictures of houses and clothing of people from different regions of India. Examine whether they reflect any relationship with the climatic conditions or the relief of those regions.