Weather and Climate Model Question Paper

8th Standard

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Social Science

Time : 01:00:00 Hrs
Total Marks : 40
    5 x 1 = 5
  1. ________is generally defined as the average conditions of the weather of a place or a region.

    (a)

    earth

    (b)

    atmosphere

    (c)

    climate

    (d)

    sun

  2. The earth receives energy from __________.

    (a)

    current

    (b)

    electro magnetic radiation

    (c)

    waves

    (d)

    heat

  3. The scientific study of climate is called ____

    (a)

    meterology

    (b)

    climatology

    (c)

    ornithology

    (d)

    biology

  4. Meaning of the Greek word 'Klimo'

    (a)

    Inclination

    (b)

    Temperature

    (c)

    radiation

    (d)

    Conduction

  5. ______ prepared the First climatic Atlas of the worls.

    (a)

    Al-Balakhi

    (b)

    Allauddin

    (c)

    Al-bhutha

    (d)

    Allen

  6. 5 x 3 = 15
  7. What is insolation?

  8. Write a short note on “Planetary winds”

  9. Define: Lapse rate.

  10. What are the types of heat zones.

  11. What is Specific humidity?

  12. 4 x 5 = 20
  13. How is temperature measured?

  14. Write about the wind and its types.

  15. List out the weather elements and associated measuring instruments.

  16. Write the effects of low and high humidity over Human beings.

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