06-22-2025, 09:18 PM
Below are essay questions and answers based on the chapter "Weather and Climate" from the Kerala Social Science 2 Textbook, written from a student's perspective. Each answer is comprehensive, at least 300 words, and includes application-level insights to aid in exam preparation.
An Example:
Discuss the factors influencing the distribution of atmospheric temperature and their impact on global climate patterns.
Answer: Studying the factors influencing atmospheric temperature distribution has given me a deeper understanding of why different places experience varied climates. The chapter highlights
several factors: latitude, altitude, differential heating of land and sea, distance from the sea, ocean currents, and relief. Latitude determines the angle of solar rays; equatorial regions like Kerala
receive near-vertical rays, resulting in high temperatures, while polar regions get oblique rays, causing colder climates. Altitude affects temperature, as seen in hill stations like Munnar, where
higher elevations mean cooler air due to lower density. Differential heating causes land to heat and cool faster than water, leading to extreme temperatures inland compared to moderated coastal
climates. Distance from the sea reduces maritime influence, causing higher diurnal temperature ranges in inland areas. Ocean currents, like the warm North Atlantic Current, make Western Europe
milder than northeastern Canada at similar latitudes, which is affected by the cold Labrador Current. Relief influences temperature, with windward mountain slopes receiving more insolation than
leeward slopes.
These factors shape global climate patterns significantly. For instance, the equatorial low-pressure belt, driven by high temperatures, causes heavy rainfall, supporting tropical rainforests. Subtropical
high-pressure zones create arid climates, like deserts at 30°N/S. In my state, Kerala’s proximity to the sea and the Western Ghats results in a tropical monsoon climate, ideal for agriculture but prone to
heavy rains. Understanding these factors helps me predict weather impacts, such as why coastal areas have stable temperatures or why mountainous regions face cooler climates. This knowledge is
vital for planning sustainable agricultural and urban development in response to global climate variations.
More Essay Type Question and Answers from 10th std SS 2 Chapter 1 in PDF Format can be had from the link below:
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