Q. Consider the following statements:
- The elements of weather and climate are the same, i.e. temperature, atmospheric pressure, wind, humidity and precipitation.
- The word ‘monsoon’ is derived from the Sanskrit word 'mausim' which literally means ‘season’.
Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer:
Only 1
Notes: The elements of weather and climate are the same, i.e. temperature, atmospheric pressure, wind, humidity and precipitation. The word ‘monsoon’ is derived from the Arabic word 'mausim' which literally means ‘season’. ‘Monsoon’ refers to the seasonal reversal in the wind direction during a year.