CBSE Class 7 Social Science Climates of India (Class 7 NCERT New) Quiz 7

1. 1. Which of the following statements best explains why mountain regions are cooler than plains?

A a) Because they receive more rainfall B b) Because they are far from the Equator C c) Because temperature decreases with increase in height D d) Because they are covered with forests

2. Why is Ooty cooler than Coimbatore even though both are at almost the same latitude?

A a) Ooty lies at a higher altitude than Coimbatore B b) Ooty is closer to the Equator C c) Ooty receives more sunlight D d) Ooty is near the sea

3. 1. Statement 1: The sun heats the Earth’s surface, and the air near it becomes warmer.Statement 2: As we move higher, the air becomes less dense and cooler.

A a) Both statements are true B b) Both statements are false C c) Only Statement 1 is true D d) Only Statement 2 is true

4. What does the figure showing hill stations like Shimla, Ooty, and Darjeeling indicate?

A a) Higher regions are hotter than plains B b) Higher regions have lower temperature due to altitude C c) Plains receive less sunlight than mountains D d) Temperature increases with height

5. (A): Coastal areas experience moderate temperatures throughout the year.Reason (R): The interior parts in the continent experiences colder in winter and hotter in summer.

A a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A B b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A C c) A is true, but R is false D d) A is false, but R is true

6. 1. Why does Mumbai have a moderate climate compared to Nagpur?

A a) Because it receives more rainfall B b) Because it is closer to the sea C c) Because it lies at a higher altitude D d) Because it is farther from the Equator

7. 1. Which of the following best describes the effect of proximity to the sea on climate?

A a) Coastal areas have very high temperature differences between day and night B b) Inland areas have less variation in temperature C c) Coastal areas have mild summers and winters D d) Coastal areas are always cold

8. 1. Statement 1: The sea takes longer to heat up and cool down than land.Statement 2: Because of this, coastal regions have a smaller annual range of temperature than inland regions.

A a) Both statements are true B b) Both statements are false C c) Only Statement 1 is true D d) Only Statement 2 is true

9. The figure comparing coastal and inland regions shows that —

A a) The sea heats up faster than land B b) The sea moderates the temperature of nearby coastal areas C c) Inland regions remain cooler in summer D d) Coastal regions have extreme temperature differences

10. 1. Assertion (A): Winds play an important role in determining the temperature and rainfall of a region.Reason (R): Winds coming from the sea are dry, while those from deserts are full of moisture.

A a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A B b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A C c) A is true, but R is false D d) A is false, but R is true