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Political Science NCERT Solutions Class 9 Geography Chapter 4 – Climate
Class 9 Geography
Last Updated: 15 April 2026
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Practice MCQ Questions (28 questions)
Q1. What is the primary difference between weather and climate?
✓ Correct Answer: A
Q2. Which of the following regions in India receives the highest annual rainfall?
✓ Correct Answer: B
Q3. Which major control of climate is associated with the curvature of the earth?
✓ Correct Answer: A
Q4. What phenomenon causes India to experience milder winters compared to Central Asia?
✓ Correct Answer: A
Q5. What are the elements of weather and climate?
✓ Correct Answer: D
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Tough Words (Glossary)
Atmosphere
Meaning: Layer of gases around the Earth
अर्थ: वायुमंडल
"The atmosphere protects life on Earth."
Climate
Meaning: Average weather conditions over long time
अर्थ: जलवायु
"India has a monsoon type of climate."
Weather
Meaning: State of atmosphere at a time
अर्थ: मौसम
"The weather changes daily."
Humidity
Meaning: Amount of water vapour in air
अर्थ: आर्द्रता
"Humidity makes summers uncomfortable."
Precipitation
Meaning: Rain, snow, hail etc. from sky
अर्थ: वर्षण
"Precipitation includes rain and snow."
Monsoon
Meaning: Seasonal wind bringing rain
अर्थ: मानसून
"The monsoon brings rain to India."
Perceptible
Meaning: Noticeable or visible
अर्थ: स्पष्ट
"There is perceptible change in seasons."
Variation
Meaning: Difference or change
अर्थ: भिन्नता
"Temperature shows variation in regions."
Temperature
Meaning: Degree of hotness or coldness
अर्थ: तापमान
"The temperature is 40°C today."
Pressure
Meaning: Force exerted by air
अर्थ: दाब
"Air pressure decreases with height."
Altitude
Meaning: Height above sea level
अर्थ: ऊँचाई
"Altitude affects climate."
Latitude
Meaning: Distance north or south of equator
अर्थ: अक्षांश
"Delhi lies on 28° latitude."
Longitude
Meaning: Distance east or west of prime meridian
अर्थ: देशांतर
"India spans many longitudes."
Continentality
Meaning: Extreme climate due to distance from sea
अर्थ: महाद्वीपीयता
"Rajasthan shows continentality effect."
Cyclone
Meaning: Storm with strong winds and rain
अर्थ: चक्रवात
"Cyclone hit the eastern coast."
Depression
Meaning: Area of low pressure causing storms
अर्थ: दबाव क्षेत्र
"A depression caused heavy rain."
Coriolis Force
Meaning: Effect of Earth’s rotation on winds
अर्थ: कोरिओलिस बल
"Coriolis force deflects winds."
Relief
Meaning: Shape of land surface
अर्थ: भौगोलिक संरचना
"Relief features affect rainfall."
Leeward
Meaning: Side sheltered from wind
अर्थ: पवन की विपरीत दिशा
"Leeward side is dry."
Moisture
Meaning: Water in the air
अर्थ: नमी
"Moisture in air forms clouds."
Moderate
Meaning: Not extreme; balanced
अर्थ: संतुलित
"Sea keeps temperature moderate."
Subtropical
Meaning: Relating to region near tropics
अर्थ: उपोष्णकटिबंधीय
"India lies in subtropical zone."
Tropical
Meaning: Relating to equator region
अर्थ: उष्णकटिबंधीय
"Kerala has tropical climate."
Equatorial
Meaning: Very hot, wet climate near equator
अर्थ: भूमध्यरेखीय
"Amazon has equatorial climate."
Arid
Meaning: Extremely dry climate
अर्थ: शुष्क
"Thar desert has arid climate."
Oppressive
Meaning: Too uncomfortable to bear
अर्थ: कष्टदायक
"The heat was oppressive."
Transition
Meaning: Change from one state to another
अर्थ: संक्रमण
"Autumn is a transition season."
Retreat
Meaning: Withdrawal or going back
अर्थ: प्रत्यावर्तन
"The monsoon begins to retreat."
Advance
Meaning: To move forward
अर्थ: अग्रसर होना
"The monsoon winds advance in June."
Seasonal
Meaning: Happening at certain times
अर्थ: ऋतु आधारित
"Rainfall is seasonal in nature."
Uncertainty
Meaning: State of doubt or unpredictability
अर्थ: अनिश्चितता
"Monsoon has much uncertainty."
Distribution
Meaning: How something is spread out
अर्थ: वितरण
"Rain distribution varies in India."
Fluctuate
Meaning: To change frequently
अर्थ: अस्थिर होना
"Temperatures fluctuate in a day."
Moderating
Meaning: Balancing influence
अर्थ: संतुलनकारी
"Sea has a moderating effect."
Drought
Meaning: Long period without rain
अर्थ: सूखा
"Rajasthan often faces drought."
Flood
Meaning: Overflow of water
अर्थ: बाढ़
"Flood destroyed the crops."
Velocity
Meaning: Speed in a given direction
अर्थ: वेग
"Wind velocity is 20 km/hr."
Erosion
Meaning: Wearing away of surface
अर्थ: कटाव
"Rivers cause soil erosion."
Deposition
Meaning: Laying down of material by water
अर्थ: अवसादन
"Deposition creates deltas."
Catchment
Meaning: Area where water is collected
अर्थ: जलग्रहण क्षेत्र
"A catchment collects rainwater."
Thunderstorm
Meaning: Storm with lightning and thunder
अर्थ: आंधी-तूफ़ान
"Thunderstorm hit the village."
Downpour
Meaning: Heavy rainfall
अर्थ: तेज़ बारिश
"There was heavy downpour."
Torrential
Meaning: Very heavy rainfall
अर्थ: मूसलाधार वर्षा
"Torrential rain flooded the city."
Hail
Meaning: Frozen rainstones
अर्थ: ओले
"Hail damaged the crops."
Devastating
Meaning: Causing great damage
अर्थ: विनाशकारी
"The cyclone was devastating."
Variability
Meaning: Tendency to change
अर्थ: परिवर्तनशीलता
"Rainfall variability is high."
Influence
Meaning: Power to affect something
अर्थ: प्रभाव
"Parents influence children."
Festivities
Meaning: Celebrations
अर्थ: उत्सव
"Festivities bring joy."
Agricultural
Meaning: Related to farming
अर्थ: कृषि संबंधी
"Agricultural fields need rain."
Livelihood
Meaning: Source of income or survival
अर्थ: जीविका
"Farming is the livelihood of many."