Ans. The weather reports are prepared by the Meteorological Department of the Government .

 

Ans. Because the factors affecting weather like temperature, humidity, etc. vary frequently.

 

Ans. All changes in the weather are caused due to sun. 

 

Ans. No

 

 

Ans.  The day-to-day changing conditions of the atmosphere such as temperature, determine, rainfall, humidity, wind -speed, etc. determine the weather of a particular place.

 

 Ans. The maximum temperature of the day occurs generally in the afternoon while the minimum  temperature occurs in the early morning .

 

Ans. (i) climate of the place; (ii) hot, dry; (iii) tropical, polar regions.

 

Ans.  (a) Moderately hot and moderately wet climate . 

          (b) Very hot and wet climate .

          (c) Hot and dry climate 

          (d) Wet climate 

 

Ans. Weather.

 

Ans. (i) Tropical rainforests.   (ii) Polar regions 

         (iii) polar regions.            (iv) Tropical rainforests   

         (v) Tropical rainforests.   (vi) Polar region

         (vii) Polar regions.             (viii) Tropical rainforests

          (ix) Tropical rainforests.    (x) Tropical rainforests

 

Ans. Tropical rainforests are found in Western Ghatls and Assam in India , South – east Asia , Central America and Central Africa . Because of continuous warmth and rain, this region supports wide variety of plants and animals. The major type of animals living in the rainforests are apes, gorilla , monkeys , tigers , lions , leopards , lizard , elephants, insects , birds  and snakes .The climate conditions in rainforests are highly suitable for supporting an enormous number and variety of animals .

Thus , we can say that because of the hospitable climate conditions, huge population of plants and animals are found in the tropical rainforests.

 

Ans . Animals are adapted to survive in the conditions in which they live. Animals living in very cold and hot climate must possess special features  to protect themselves against the extreme cold or heat . Polar bears have white fur so that they are not easily visible in the snowy white background. It protects them from their predators . It also helps them in catching their preys . To protect them from extreme cold , they are so well – insulted that they have to move slowly and rest often to avoid getting overheated .

Physical activities on warm days necessitate cooling . So ,the polar bear goes for swimming. It is a good swimmer . It’s paws are wide and large , which help it not only to swim well but also walk with ease in the snow . While swimming under water , it can close it’s nostrils and can remain under water for long duration . It has a strong sense of smell so that it can catch it’s prey for food .

 Another well known animal living in the polar regions is the penguin (Figure. penguins huddle together). It is also white  and merges well with the white background. It also has a thick skin and a lot of fat to protect it from cold . You may have seen pictures of  penguin huddle together. They this do to keep themselves warm.

 

Ans. The elephant has adapted to the conditions of rainforests in many remarkable ways . Look at it’s trunk . It uses it as a nose because of which it has a strong sense of smell. The trunk is also  used by it for picking up food . Moreover, it’s tusks are modified teeth. These can tear the bark of trees that elephants loves to eat. So, the elephant is able to handle the competition for food rather well . Large ears of the elephant help it to hear even very soft sounds . They also help the elephant to keep cool in the hot and humid climate of the rainforest.

(Figure. An Indian Elephant.)