Understanding the Weather
Class 7 · Social Science Part 1 · 5 Questions
How can we measure and monitor the weather around us?
How do weather predictions help us prepare for events like heavy rain, storms, drought and heat waves?
Match the instrument with the weather element it measures.
Jyotsna is deciding what clothes to pack for her school trip to Mumbai in June. She looks at the weather forecast, which predicts 29°C and 84% humidity. What would be your advice to her?
Imagine that a small group of students is setting up a rain gauge. Here are some options for the site. 1. The school vegetable garden. 2. The terrace of the school building. 3. Open ground with elevated platform. 4. Compound wall of school. 5. Verandah of the school laboratory. Discuss in your group and finalise the site. Write down the reasons for your decision.