Match the following. Use maps if you cannot locate the places. (There could be multiple correct answers)

a) Trivandrum → is farther from the equator and temperature would be lower in winter

b) Gangtok → is closer to the equator but not close to the seas and has low rainfall

c) Anantapur → is closer to sea, and the climate has a big impact on the seas

Read the following statements and find out they are an example of weather or climate

a) During the last few years, many glaciers have melted in Himalayas

b) During the last few decades, drought in Vidarbha region has increased

Describe India’s climate controls.

Write a short note on factors influencing climatic variations in hilly areas and deserts.

How are human activities contributing to global warming?