NCERT solutions for Science [English] Class 7 chapter 7 - Weather, Climate and Adaptations of Animals to Climate [Latest edition]

Name the elements that determine the weather of a place.

When are the maximum and minimum temperatures likely to occur during the day?

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The average weather taken over a long time is called __________.

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A place receives very little rainfall and the temperature is high throughout the year, the climate of that place will be ________ and _________.

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The two regions of the earth with extreme climatic conditions are_________ and ________.

Indicate the type of climate of the given areas:

Jammu and Kashmir: ______________

Indicate the type of climate of the given areas:

Kerala: _____________

Indicate the type of climate of the given areas:

Rajasthan: ____________

Indicate the type of climate of the following areas:

North-east India:_________

Which of the two changes frequently, weather or climate?

Following are some of the characteristics of animals:

Diets heavy on fruits

White fur

Need to migrate

Loud voice

Sticky pads on feet

Layer of fat under skin

Wide and large paws

Bright colours

Strong tails

Long and large beak

For each characteristic indicate whether it is adaptation for tropical rainforests or polar regions. Do you think that some of these characteristics can be adapted for both regions?

The tropical rainforest has a large population of animals. Explain why it is so.

Explain, with examples, why we find animals of certain kind living in particular climatic conditions.

How do elephant living in the tropical rainforest adapt itself.

Choose the correct option which answers the following question:

A carnivore with stripes on its body moves very fast while catching its prey. It is likely to be found in

Which features adapt polar bears to live in extremely cold climate?

Which option best describes a tropical region?