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Question 11 Mark
Mention the different forms of precipitation.
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Different forms of precipitation are rainfall, drizzling, hailstones, snowfall and sleet etc
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Question 21 Mark
Name four chief forms of condensation.
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Four chief forms of condensation are clouds, fog, mist, and dew droplets.
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Question 31 Mark
Name two regions of heavy rainfall.
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The equatorial region and monsoon tropical region get the highest rainfall. The highest rainfall is recorded in Cherrapunji and Mawsynram (1080 cm) in the world.
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Question 41 Mark
Latent heat
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It is the unseen heat absorbed by the atmospheric air to form vapour after reaching boiling point of 100°C of water.
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Question 51 Mark
Name the regions which receive rainfall only in summer.
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The continental interiors in the sub-tropical regions get rainfall only in summer.
E.g. Mangolia, Tibet etc.
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Question 71 Mark
State the process of clouds formation. Name the types of clouds.
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When the water vapour converts into the water droplets floating in the air, the clouds are formed. Main types of clouds are Cirrus, Cumulus, Altus and Stratus.
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Question 91 Mark
What is the instrument used for measuring humidity?
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Hygrometer or Dry and Wet Bulb Thermometer is used to measure humidity.
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Question 111 Mark
State the factors favouring evaporation.
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The conditions favourable for evaporation are high temperature and large amount of water of ocean, rainfall water etc.
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Question 121 Mark
Precipitation
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It is a process by which condensation in different forms falling on the ground e.g. rainfall, snowfall, drizzle, sleet, and hail, etc.
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Question 131 Mark
Why is evaporation maximum in tropical deserts surrounded by seas?
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In tropical deserts, surrounded by seas, evaporation is maximum because of high temperatures and clear skies.
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Question 141 Mark
Human comfort depends on humidity.
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Human efficiency is best at 40% relative humidity. More or less humidity creates uneasiness of humidity and dryness
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