PowerPoint Presentation for Chapter 3- Climates of India Class 7- Subject Social Science

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Slide 1: Title Slide

Title: Climates of India

• Class 7 Social Science

• Your Name, School, Date

Slide 2: What is Climate?

• Weather: Changes daily (rain, sun, wind)

• Climate: Weather pattern over a long period (30+ years)

• Examples: Hot desert, snowy mountains, tropical coasts

Slide 3: Seasons in India

• Spring, Summer, Rainy (Monsoon), Autumn, Pre-winter, Winter

• Traditional names: Vasanta, Grishma, Varsha, Sharad, Hemant, Shishir

• Festivals and food linked to seasons

Slide 4: Types of Climates in India

• Alpine: Cold (Himalayas)

• Temperate: Cool hills (Shimla, Ooty)

• Subtropical: Hot summers, cold winters (North India)

• Arid: Very dry (Thar Desert)

• Tropical Wet: Heavy rainfall (Western Coast)

• Semi-Arid: Deccan Plateau

• Tropical: East & South India

Slide 5: Factors Affecting Climate

1. Latitude – Equator vs. Poles

2. Altitude – Higher = Cooler

3. Distance from Sea – Coastal = Moderate temperatures

4. Winds – Bring heat/cold/rain

5. Topography – Mountains, valleys change climate

Slide 6: The Indian Monsoons

• Southwest Monsoon (Summer): Rainfall in most parts

• Northeast Monsoon (Winter): Rain in some east/south areas

• Life depends on monsoons: farming, rivers, daily life

Slide 7: Climate and Festivals

• Festivals based on seasons: Onam, Baisakhi, Pongal, Lohri

• Music and traditions (e.g., Ragas for monsoon)

Slide 8: Climate Disasters

• Cyclones: Coastal damage, heavy rain

• Floods: Overflow of rivers, rain

• Landslides: Hills and mountains

• Forest Fires: Dry areas, summer danger

• Role of NDRF (National Disaster Response Force)

Slide 9: Climate Change

• Long-term changes in temperature and weather

• Causes: Pollution, deforestation, burning fossil fuels

• Effects: Heatwaves, crop damage, water shortage

Slide 10: What Can We Do?

• Plant trees, save water

• Reduce pollution and waste

• Learn from traditional knowledge

• Support climate-friendly farming and living

Slide 11: Activities for Students

• Map work: Climates in cities like Leh, Chennai, Delhi

• Draw Monsoon Cycle

• Make a festival poster

• Write a farmer’s diary on monsoon preparation

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