CBSE Class 7 Social Science Climates of India (Class 7 NCERT New) Quiz 8

1. Hot and dry winds blowing over Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan in summer come from —

A a) The Bay of Bengal B b) The Arabian Sea C c) The deserts of Arabia and Afghanistan D d) The Himalayas

2. 1. During winter, cold winds blowing from across the Himalayas cause —

A a) Heat waves B b) Rainfall in coastal regions C c) Cold waves in northern India D d) Hot and humid weather

3. 1. The diagram showing air movement and cyclonic circulation indicates that —

A a) Winds do not affect the weather of a place B b) Winds can carry heat and moisture over long distances C c) Winds always move from the sea to land D d) Winds blow only during summer months

4. 1. Statement 1: Urban heat islands are cities with dense concrete structures that trap heat.Statement 2: Urban areas are usually cooler than the surrounding countryside.

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

5. 1. The diagram illustrating urban heat islands shows that —

A a) Cities with more vegetation are hotter than those with buildings B b) Urban areas absorb and retain more heat due to concrete surfaces C c) The Himalayas cause urban heat islands D d) Rural areas remain warmer at night

6. 1. The term ‘monsoon’ comes from the Arabic word mausim, which means —

A a) Rain B b) Season C c) Wind D d) Ocean

7. 1. Which of the following statements about the southwest monsoon is correct?

A a) It blows from land to sea and brings dry weather B b) It blows from sea to land and brings heavy rainfall C c) It brings snowfall to the Himalayas D d) It occurs in the winter months only

8. 1. Statement 1: In winter, the landmass cools faster than the ocean.Statement 2: During this period, winds blow from the land to the ocean, bringing dry conditions.

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. 1. The arrows in the figure showing southwest and northeast monsoons indicate that —

A a) Winds blow from land to sea during summer B b) Winds reverse direction between summer and winter C c) Winds always blow from west to east D d) The Arabian Sea does not affect Indian monsoons

10. ______ is hot and dry winds that blow in the Northern Plains.

A Breeze B Loo C Storm D Luu