Understanding The Weather, MCQs, Chapter 2 Class 7th Social Science, New NCERT #rukmanisharma

Understanding The Weather, MCQs, Chapter 2 Class 7th Social Science, New NCERT #rukmanisharma #newsyllabus #cbse #nmmindsarena #subscribelikeandcomment #subscribe #ncertclass7 #class7 #class7curriculum #class7thnewncert ‪@nmmindsarena‬ 1. Weather refers to: a) Average condition of atmosphere over a long time b) Day-to-day condition of the atmosphere c) Seasonal changes only d) Climate of a place Answer: b) Day-to-day condition of the atmosphere 2. Which instrument is used to measure temperature? a) Barometer b) Hygrometer c) Thermometer d) AnemometerAnswer: c) Thermometer 3. The amount of water vapour present in the air is called: a) Rainfall b) Wind c) Humidity d) Pressure Answer: c) Humidity 4. Which instrument measures atmospheric pressure? a) Rain gauge b) Barometer c) Wind vane d) Hygrometer Answer: b) Barometer 5. Wind speed is measured using: a) Thermometer b) Hygrometer c) Anemometer d) Barometer Answer: c) Anemometer 6. Which instrument shows the direction of wind? a) Wind vane b) Rain gauge c) Barometer d) Hygrometer Answer: a) Wind vane 7. Rainfall is measured with the help of: a) Barometer b) Thermometer c) Rain gauge d) Hygrometer Answer: c) Rain gauge 8. Which of the following places is likely to have high humidity? a) Desert b) Mountain c) Coastal area d) Plateau Answer: c) Coastal area 9. High humidity makes us feel: a) Comfortable b) Cold c) Sticky and uncomfortable d) Dry Answer: c) Sticky and uncomfortable 10. Falling atmospheric pressure usually indicates: a) Clear weather b) Stormy or rainy weather c) Cold wave d) Heat wave Answer: b) Stormy or rainy weather 11. Which factor does NOT affect weather? a) Temperature b) Humidity c) Wind d) Latitude Answer: d) Latitude 12. Which season in India is associated with heavy rainfall? a) Winter b) Summer c) Monsoon d) Spring Answer: c) Monsoon 13. Climate refers to: a) Daily weather report b) Weather of one day c) Long-term pattern of weather d) Sudden change in weather Answer: c) Long-term pattern of weather 14. Which instrument helps farmers plan irrigation? a) Barometer b) Rain gauge c) Wind vane d) Anemometer Answer: b) Rain gauge 15. Which of the following helps in weather forecasting? a) Satellites b) Weather instruments c) Computers d) All of the above nswer: d) All of the above MCQs with Explanation 1. Which of the following instruments is used to measure humidity? a) Thermometer b) Barometer c) Hygrometer d) Anemometer Answer: c) Hygrometer Explanation: Humidity means moisture (water vapour) in air, which is measured by a hygrometer. 2. Why do clothes take longer to dry on a humid day? a) Less sunlight b) More wind c) More water vapour in air d) Lower temperature Answer: c) More water vapour in air Explanation: Air already has moisture, so it cannot absorb more water from wet clothes easily. 3. Which weather condition helps seeds of plants like cotton and dandelion to spread? a) Rainfall b) Wind c) Snow d) Fog Answer: b) Wind 4. What happens when atmospheric pressure suddenly falls? a) Clear sky b) Calm weather c) Storm or rain d) Cold wave Answer: c) Storm or rain 5. Which factor is MOST responsible for changes in daily weather? a) Distance from sea b) Latitude c) Atmospheric conditions d) Vegetation Answer: c) Atmospheric conditions Explanation: Temperature, humidity, wind, and rainfall change daily and affect weather. 6. Why do coastal areas experience less variation in temperature? a) High mountains b) Sea moderates temperature c) Low rainfall d) Dense forests Answer: b) Sea moderates temperature Explanation: Sea heats and cools slowly, keeping temperatures moderate. 7. Which instrument helps predict cyclones? a) Rain gauge b) Thermometer c) Barometer d) Wind vane Answer: c) Barometer Explanation: Barometer detects changes in air pressure, useful for forecasting storms. 8. Which of the following best describes weather forecasting? a) Guessing the weather b) Studying past climate c) Predicting future weather using data d) Measuring rainfall Answer: c) Predicting future weather using data 9. Why do we feel cooler when wind blows? a) Temperature decreases b) Wind increases humidity c) Sweat evaporates faster d) Air pressure increases Answer: c) Sweat evaporates faster Explanation: Evaporation removes heat from our body, making us feel cool. 10. Which condition makes summers in deserts very hot? a) High humidity b) Cloud cover c) Clear sky and dry air d) Heavy rainfall Answer: c) Clear sky and dry air 11. Which is NOT a use of weather forecasting? a) Planning farming b) Disaster management c) Choosing school subjects d) Aviation safety Answer: c) Choosing school subjects Explanation: Weather forecasting helps in safety and planning, not education choices. 12. Which element of weather affects how hot or cold we feel? a) Pressure b) Humidity c) Temperature d) Wind direction Answer: c) Temperature Explanation: Temperature directly measures heat or coldness of the air.