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Water in the Atmosphere
Chapter: 11
PART-1
GEOGRAPHY
TEXTUAL QUESTION & ANSWER
Q.1. Which one of the following is the most important constituent of the atmosphere for human beings?
(i) Water vapour
(ii) Nitrogen
(iii) Dust particles
(iv) oxygen
Ans: (i) Water vapour
Q.2. Which one of the following processes is responsible for transforming liquid into vapour?
(i) Condensation
(ii) Transpiration
(iii) Evaporation
(iv) Precipitation
Ans: (iii) Evaporation
Q.3. The air that contains moisture to its full capacity:
(i) Relative humidity
(ii) Specific humidity
(iii) Absolute humidity
(iv) Saturated air
Ans: (iv) Saturated air.
Q.4. Which one of the following is the highest cloud in the sky?
(i) Circus
(ii) Stratus
(iii) Nimbus
(iv) Cumulus
Ans: (i) Circus.
(b) Answer the following questions in about 30 words.
Q.1. Name the three types of precipitation.
Ans: The three types of precipitation are:
(i) Rainfall
(ii) Snowfall
(iii) Hailstone.
Q.2. Explain relative humidity.
Ans: The percentage of moisture present in the atmosphere as compared to its full capacity at a given temperature is known as the relative humidity . with the change of air temperature the capacity to retain moisture increases or decreases and the relative humidity is also affected .
Q.3. Why does the amount of water vapour decrease rapidly with altitude?
Ans: Water vapour has weight, moreover the density is more than the other elements. so, due to the weight, the amount of water vapour decreases rapidly with altitude.
Q.4. How are clouds formed? Classify theme?
And: By the condensation of the water vapour in the free air at considerable elevation, Clouds are formed from a mass of minute Water droplets or tiny crystals of ice. As they are formed at some height over the surface of the earth, they take various shapes.According to the height. expanse density and transparency or opaqueness clouds are classified into four types.
They are:
(a) Cirrus
(b) Cumulus
(c) Status.
(d) Nimbus
| Sl. No. | CONTENTS |
| Chapter 1 | Geography As A Discipline |
| Chapter 2 | The Origin and Evolution of the Earth |
| Chapter 3 | Interior of the Earth |
| Chapter 4 | Distribution of Oceans And Continents |
| Chapter 5 | Minerals and Rocks |
| Chapter 6 | Geomorphic Processes |
| Chapter 7 | Landforms and Their Evolution |
| Chapter 8 | Composition and Structure of Atmosphere |
| Chapter 9 | Solar Radiation, Heat balance, and Temperature |
| Chapter 10 | Atmospheric Circulation and Weather Systems |
| Chapter 11 | Water in the Atmosphere |
| Chapter 12 | World Climate and Climate Change |
| Chapter 13 | Water (Oceans) |
| Chapter 14 | Movements of Ocean Water |
| Chapter 15 | Life on the Earth |
| Chapter 16 | Biodiversity And Conservation |
| Chapter 17 | Indian Location |
| Chapter 18 | Structure and Physiography |
| Chapter 19 | Drainage System |
| Chapter 20 | Climate |
| Chapter 21 | Natural Vegetation |
| Chapter 22 | Soils |
| Chapter 23 | Natural Hazards and Disasters |
(c) Answer the following questions in about 150 words :
(1) Discuss the salient features of world distribution of precipitation.
Ans; The process of continuous condensation in free air helps the condensed particles to grow in size. When the resistance of the air fails to hold them against the force of gravity, they fall on to the earth’s surface.So after the condensation of water vapour the release of moisture is known as precipitation.
Different places on the earth’s surface receive different amounts of rainfall in a year and that too in different seasons.
The salient feature of the world distribution of precipitation are as follows:
1. In general as we proceed from the equator towards the poles, the amount of rainfall goes on decreasing steadily.
2. The coastal areas of the world receive greater amounts of rainfall than the interior of the continents.
3. The rainfall is more over the oceans than on the landmasses of the world because of being great sources of water.
4. Between the latitudes 35° and 40°N and S of the equator the rain is heavier on the eastern coasts and goes on decreasing towards the east.
5. Whenever mountains run parallel to the coast, the rain is greater on the coastal plain, on the windward side and it decreases towards the leeward side.
The following map reveals the world distribution of precipitation.
Q.2. What are forms of condensation describing the process of dew and frost formation.
Ans: The transformation of water vapour into water is called condensation is caused by the loss of heat. When moist air is cooled, it may reach a level when its capacity to hold water vapour ceases.The process of formation of dew and frost is given below:
Dew: When the moisture is deposited in the form of water droplets on cooler surfaces of solid objects such as stones,grass blades and plant leaves, it is known as dew.The ideal conditions for dew formation are clear sky, calm air, high humidity and cold and long nights. It is also necessary that the dew point is above the freezing point.
Frost: Frost forms on cold surfaces when condensation takes place below freezing point (0°C),ie. The dew point is at or below the freezing point.
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