Welcome to your Climate (Quiz)

1. 
Which regions experience pre-monsoon showers known as 'mango showers'?

2. 
What is the main characteristic of the monsoon type of climate in India?

3. 
What is the local name of thunderstorms in West Bengal during the summer?

4. 
Which one of the following characterises the cold weather season in India?

5. 
Monsoon arrives in India approximately in:

6. 
Rainfall in the Ganga valley decreases in which direction?

7. 
Which region receives the maximum rainfall during the monsoon season?

8. 
What prevents cold winds from Central Asia from entering the Indian subcontinent?

9. 
What are the six major controls of climate in any region?

10. 
What is commonly known as ‘October heat’?

11. 
What is weather?

12. 
Which region in India receives the highest annual precipitation?

13. 
What does the word ‘monsoon’ mean?

14. 
What causes 'breaks' in the monsoon rainfall?

15. 
What type of climate does India have?

16. 
What is continentality?

17. 
Why do the coastal areas in India experience less temperature variation?

18. 
What is the main cause of India's winter rains, locally known as ‘mahawat’?

19. 
Which element is NOT part of weather and climate?

20. 
Which part of India experiences temperatures as high as 50°C in summer?

21. 
What is the 'loo'?

22. 
What is the role of Coriolis force in determining wind direction?

23. 
Which winds are responsible for Tamil Nadu’s winter rainfall?

24. 
Which part of India predominantly receives rainfall during the northeast monsoon, outside the June to September period?

25. 
What is the average velocity of the south-west monsoon winds?