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328 Arrow-Puffin-4_Semester-1 SocialThe Climate of Our Country7Distinguish between weather, climate, seasonExplore factors affecting India%u2019s climate Learn about India%u2019s seasonal characteristics Understand impact of monsoon on agricultureUnderstand regional temperature variationsEvaluate the effects of climate change on IndiaLearning OutcomesWarm UpCan you name the three seasons we usually have in a year?Weather and ClimateDo you know the difference between weather, season and climate? Weather refers to the atmospheric conditions of a particular day or for a very short period. Season refers to periods of same weather based on which the year is divided. Climate refers to the regular pattern of the weather conditions over a long period of time. So, weather is temporary and changes fast but climate remains stable for a longer period of time.India has a monsoon type of climate as monsoon influences most of its parts. India is a large country and experiences variations. At some places, the temperature is very high while at other places it is very cold. Similarly, some places receive heavy rainfall while others do not get rainfall for years.Factors affecting the climate of IndiaThe climate of a place is affected by temperature, rainfall and wind and factors like the location, mountains and physical features. Let us discuss some factors affecting the climate of India.The highest temperature ever recorded in India was 51%u00b0C in Phalodi, Rajasthan on May 19, 2016.Know More