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
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Class 7 Social Science
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Your Name, School, Date
Slide 2: What is Climate?
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Weather: Changes daily (rain, sun, wind)
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Climate: Weather pattern over a long period (30+ years)
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Examples: Hot desert, snowy mountains, tropical coasts
Slide 3: Seasons in India
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Spring, Summer, Rainy (Monsoon), Autumn, Pre-winter, Winter
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Traditional names: Vasanta, Grishma, Varsha, Sharad, Hemant, Shishir
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Festivals and food linked to seasons
Slide 4: Types of Climates in India
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Alpine: Cold (Himalayas)
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Temperate: Cool hills (Shimla, Ooty)
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Subtropical: Hot summers, cold winters (North India)
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Arid: Very dry (Thar Desert)
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Tropical Wet: Heavy rainfall (Western Coast)
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Semi-Arid: Deccan Plateau
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Tropical: East & South India
Slide 5: Factors Affecting Climate
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Latitude – Equator vs. Poles
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Altitude – Higher = Cooler
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Distance from Sea – Coastal = Moderate temperatures
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Winds – Bring heat/cold/rain
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Topography – Mountains, valleys change climate
Slide 6: The Indian Monsoons
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Southwest Monsoon (Summer): Rainfall in most parts
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Northeast Monsoon (Winter): Rain in some east/south areas
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Life depends on monsoons: farming, rivers, daily life
Slide 7: Climate and Festivals
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Festivals based on seasons: Onam, Baisakhi, Pongal, Lohri
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Music and traditions (e.g., Ragas for monsoon)
Slide 8: Climate Disasters
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Cyclones: Coastal damage, heavy rain
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Floods: Overflow of rivers, rain
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Landslides: Hills and mountains
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Forest Fires: Dry areas, summer danger
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Role of NDRF (National Disaster Response Force)
Slide 9: Climate Change
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Long-term changes in temperature and weather
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Causes: Pollution, deforestation, burning fossil fuels
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Effects: Heatwaves, crop damage, water shortage
Slide 10: What Can We Do?
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Plant trees, save water
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Reduce pollution and waste
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Learn from traditional knowledge
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Support climate-friendly farming and living
Slide 11: Activities for Students
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Map work: Climates in cities like Leh, Chennai, Delhi
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Draw Monsoon Cycle
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Make a festival poster
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Write a farmer's diary on monsoon preparation
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