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Chapter 4 covers various aspects of climate and rainfall patterns in Brazil and India, including fill-in-the-blank questions, true or false statements, and short answer questions. Key points include the impact of geographical features on rainfall, the types of climates in different regions, and specific rainfall statistics. The chapter emphasizes the differences in climate between India and Brazil, as well as the unique weather phenomena experienced in each country.

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Chapter 4 covers various aspects of climate and rainfall patterns in Brazil and India, including fill-in-the-blank questions, true or false statements, and short answer questions. Key points include the impact of geographical features on rainfall, the types of climates in different regions, and specific rainfall statistics. The chapter emphasizes the differences in climate between India and Brazil, as well as the unique weather phenomena experienced in each country.

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Chapter 4

I. Fill in the blanks

1. In Brazil ______ receives orographic rainfall.


(Guyana Highlands, Windward side of the Great Escarpment, Amazon river
basin, Paraguay-Parana river basin)

2. The rainshadow region is found in the _____ part of Brazil.


(North west, South east, North east, North)

3. In India, _______ receives more than 11,000 mm of rainfall.


(Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Mawsynram)

4. In India, dry climate is seen in _______.


(Mumbai, Chennai, Kanyakumari,
Delhi)

5. In India, _______ receives rains in the month of November.


(Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi)

6. India’s climate is of _______ type.


(Humid, Monsoon, Equitorial,
Cold)

7. As the Tropic of Cancer passes through the middle of India, India is considered
to be in the _________ region.
(Tropical, Temperate, Torrid, Cold)

8. The rainfall is low in parts of Gujarat and Rajasthan due to the moisture
laden winds blowing parallel to the _________ .
(Himalayas, Aravallis, Thar, Shiwalik)

9. The __________ passes through the middle of India.


(Equator, Tropic of Capricorn, Tropic of Cancer, Prime Meridian)

10. The ________ passes through the northern part of Brazil.


(Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn, Equator, Prime Meridian)

11. Brazil experiences a wide range of climatic variations, because of it’s vast
__________ extent.
(Latitudinal, Equatorial, Longitudinal, Mountainous)
II. State whether right or wrong. Rewrite the wrong sentences

1. The fact that Brazil lies on the equator affects its climate in a big way.
Ans: Right.

2. India and Brazil have the same seasons at the same time.
Ans: Wrong. India and Brazil do not have the same seasons at the same time.

3. India faces tropical cyclones frequently.


Ans: Right.

4. Brazil gets a lot of rainfall because of the South-West monsoon winds.


Ans: Wrong. Brazil gets a lot of rainfall because of the South-East and North-East trade winds.

5. Most of Brazil lies in the temperate zone.


Ans: Wrong. Most of Brazil lies in the tropical zone.

6. In Mumbai, the average temperature in the month of May is around 15 degree C.


Ans: Wrong. In Mumbai, the average temperature in the month of May is around 34 degree C.

7. Manous city in Brazil receives the highest rainfall in the month of March.
Ans: Right.

8. Temperature in Ganganagar in Rajasthan soars to 30 degree C in June.


Ans: Wrong. Temperature in Ganganagar in Rajasthan soars to 50 degree C in June.

9. Kargil town often experiences temperatures as low as -48 degree C in winter.


Ans: Right.

III. Answer the following in one sentence

1. Which type of climate is found to the south of the Tropic of Capricorn in Brazil?
Ans: Temperate type of climate is found to the south of the Tropic of Capricorn in Brazil.

2. By which name is the northeast part of Brazil known?


Ans: The northeast part of Brazil known as ‘Drought Quadrilateral’.

3. In which part of Brazil does less variation in temperature found?


Ans: Less variations in temperature is found in the equatorial region in the coastal part of Brazil.

4. What is the average rainfall in the Amazon river basin?


Ans: The average rainfall in the Amazon river basin is about 2000 mm.

5. Which form of rain is found in Himalayan region?


Ans: Orographic form of rain is found in Himalayan region.
6. Which is the driest part of India?
Ans: Jaisalmer in western Rajasthan is the driest part of India.

7. Which state of India receives the maximum amount of retreating monsoon?


Ans: Tamil Nadu state of India receives the maximum amount of retreating monsoon.

8. Which places in India receive rainfall more than 11,000 mm, and the highest rainfall in
the world?
Ans: Cherrapunji and Mawsynram receive rainfall more than 11,000 mm, and the highest
rainfall in the world.

IV. Identify the type

1. A type of rainfall that occurs again in Chennai and other southern regions of India.
Ans: Retreating monsoon.

2. A type of rainfall that occurs in the equatorial region due to high temperature.
Ans: Convectional rainfall.

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