Multiple Choice Questions
Select the correct answer for each question.
In which layer of the atmosphere do most weather phenomena occur?
Which instrument is used to measure rainfall?
Wind moves from an area of ______ pressure to an area of ______ pressure.
Humidity refers to the amount of ______ present in the air.
Scientists who study weather are called:
Fill in the Blanks
Type the correct word(s) in the box provided.
The troposphere extends from the Earth's surface to an average height of _______________ kilometres.
Atmospheric pressure is measured using a _______________, and it is generally higher at _______________ level.
Wind direction is measured using a _______________, while wind speed is measured using an _______________.
Question & Answer
Answer in complete sentences. 2-mark: 2–3 sentences. 3-mark: 3–5 sentences.
What is weather?
Why does atmospheric pressure decrease with height?
What is humidity and how does it affect people?
Why is it important to measure atmospheric pressure? Who are the people most likely to use such measurements?
If the humidity in Delhi is at 52% while in Kochi it is 84%, in which of the two places are wet clothes likely to dry faster? And where are you likely to sweat more, assuming the temperature is the same in both places?
How do weather predictions help us prepare for events like heavy rain, storms, drought and heat waves?
Explain the importance of temperature as an element of weather.
What is precipitation? Name any three forms of precipitation.
How do meteorologists forecast weather?
Case-Based Question
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
Riya lives in Mumbai. One day she noticed that the weather was very hot and humid. Dark clouds gathered in the sky and strong winds started blowing. Later, heavy rainfall occurred. The next day, she heard on television that meteorologists had predicted the rainfall using weather satellites and instruments.
Which element of weather made Riya feel sticky and uncomfortable?
What form of precipitation occurred in Mumbai?
Name the instrument used to measure rainfall.
Who are meteorologists?
Why is weather forecasting important?
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