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Give three possible explanations for the differences between the average temperatures in Thiruvananthapuram and Shimla in January (refer to your Atlas).

Temperature maps would be useful in giving explanation to such answers.

Students can highlight the important aspects of location which is the most important in explaining high levels of variation in climate in both these cities.


Located in northern region, in contrast to Thiruvananthapuram (which located extremely down south), both the regions experience extremely different weather conditions in the month of January i.e. January is the peak winter season in Shimla with temperature ranging from 0°C-20°C whereas the temperature in Thiruvananthapuram is around 30°C-33°C, described as the coolest months.


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Given below are the average monthly minimum and maximum temperatures of Jodhpur. Make a line graph of them. Which are the hottest and coldest months of the year?

Table: Average Monthly Maximum Temperatures in Jodhpur, Rajasthan (°C)


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Given here are the average maximum temperatures of three places: A, B, andC. Make graphs of them. What can you guess about each place by looking at the Table and graphs?

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Between Bhopal, Delhi, Mumbai and Shimla, which two places show a similar temperature pattern? How can you explain the similarity between these two places?

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Look at the graph of Minimum-Maximum temperature on the right and answer the questions below:


a) What is the average highest temperature in July?


b) How warm does it usually get in December?


c) How cool does it usually get in June?


d) Is there a bigger difference between night and day temperature in May or in August?


e) When is summer?