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Words to Know

climate: the average weather condi ons of an area over a long period of me
loo: hot, dry wind which blow in summer
weather: day-to-day changes in the atmospheric condi ons

monsoon: wind that brings rainfall

adequate: enough for what you need

Wind-up
• Climate refers to the weather condition of a large area taken over a long period

of time.
• Summer starts in March or April and ends in May or June.

• The rainy season is from June to September.
• Winter is from October to February or March.

Work to Progress

A. Darken the correct op ons in the OMR SHEET.

1. When your friend tells you that it is a cold or wet day, he is talking about the :

a. climate b. weather
Omr Sheet
c. humidity d. season

2. The rainy season in India is called :

a. monsoon b. winter
c. summer d. climate

3. Which of these do not affect the climate of a place?

a. distance from the Equator
1. a b c d
b. distance from the sea

c. height of a place above sea level 2. a b c d
d. the plant and animal life of a place
3. a b c d
4. The Coromandel coast receives rain from :

a. August to December b. November to December 4. a b c d
c. June to August d. July to September

B. Fill in the blanks using the correct words from the box.

equator, monsoon, winter, loo, climate

1. When you talk of the weather condi ons throughout the year, you are talking
about the ____________ .

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