10th SS 2 Chapter 2 Climatic Regions and Climate Change Short Q&As

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Below is a comprehensive set of short answer type questions, including application-level questions, based on the chapter "Climatic Regions and Climate Change" from the Kerala Social Science 2 Textbook (Standard X). Each question is designed to test knowledge, understanding, and application of concepts, with detailed answers for exam preparation.

Some are:

• Why does the Equatorial climatic region receive daily afternoon rainfall?
  

Answer: High temperatures cause strong air convection, leading to convectional rainfall every afternoon.

• What is the primary vegetation type in the Monsoon climatic region?
  

Answer: Tropical deciduous forests (monsoon forests) with a mix of evergreen and deciduous trees.

• How do monsoon winds influence the climate of the Indian subcontinent?
  

Answer: Monsoon winds blow from sea to land in summer, bringing heavy rainfall, and reverse from land to sea in winter, causing dry conditions.

• Why is the diurnal temperature range low in coastal areas of the Monsoon region?
  

Answer: Proximity to the sea moderates temperature fluctuations, keeping the diurnal range low compared to interior areas. 

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

  Kerala Social Science 2 Textbook Ch 2 Climatic Regions and Climatic Change Short Answers.pdf (Size: 219.44 KB / Downloads: 2)