CBSE Science Class 7
Weather,Climate And Adaptation
Weather,Climate And Adaptation - Chapter Wise CBSE Solved Question and Answer Based On NCERT
Points To Remember:
- Weather describes the condition of the atmosphere. it might be sunny, hot, windy or cloudy, raining or snowing
- The temperature, humidity and other factors are called the elements of weather
- Climate is the average weather conditions temperature, pressure, precipitation and humidity - expected for a certain place.
- Climate is based on the average weather experienced over 30 years or more.
- The science of monitoring and studying the atmosphere and predicting its weather and climate is called meteorology
- As we go higher, temperature generally decreases (from equator to poles) as the atmosphere becomes less dense.
- The sea has a moderating effect on the climate. as distance from sea increases, this effect decreases and places experience extreme weather conditions
- Ocean currents affect the climate of the coastal areas with the onshore winds
- Animals are adapted to the conditions in which they live
- Migration is a mean to escape the harsh, cold climate
