SSLC SS 2 Chapter 1 Weather and Climate MCQs

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Below are multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with answers based on Chapter 1, "Weather and Climate," from the Kerala Social Science 2 Textbook. The questions cover key concepts, are student-friendly, and include a mix of factual recall, application, and analysis. The answers are provided with explanations to aid understanding.

1. Which factor causes high temperatures near the equator?
a) High altitude
b) Vertical sun rays
c) Cold ocean currents
d) Low humidity
Answer: b) Vertical sun rays
Explanation: Vertical sun rays at the equator deliver maximum insolation, causing high temperatures. 

2. Why do places like Munnar have lower temperatures?
a) Proximity to the sea
b) High altitude
c) Warm ocean currents
d) Low latitude
Answer: b) High altitude
Explanation: Temperature decreases with altitude due to lower air density and less heat absorption. 

3. What causes moderate temperatures in coastal areas?
a) High altitude
b) Land and sea breezes
c) Polar winds
d) High pressure belts
Answer: b) Land and sea breezes
Explanation: Sea breezes cool land during the day, and land breezes warm the sea at night, moderating temperatures. 

4. Which ocean current reduces cold in Western Europe?
a) Labrador Current
b) North Atlantic Current
c) Kuroshio Current
d) Benguela Current
Answer: b) North Atlantic Current
Explanation: The warm North Atlantic Current raises coastal temperatures in Western Europe.

For more Question and Answers from 10th std SS 2 Chapter 1 in PDF Format can be had from the link below: 

  Kerala Social Science 2 Textbook Ch 1 Weather and Climate MCQs.pdf (Size: 255.66 KB / Downloads: 7)

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