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1. 1.

   Write true or false. Correct the false statements.

   1. A rise in temperature causes more condensation while a fall in temperature results in evaporation.
   2. '4 o'clock showers' are caused by cyclonic rainfall.
   3. Heavy rainfall occurs on the leeward or rain shadow side of a highland.
   4. The direction of wind blowing on the surface of the earth is affected by the Coriolis force.
   5. Cyclones and anticyclones are examples of variable winds.
2. 2.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. The temperature of a place depends upon its ___________, ______________, ________________, ocean currents, _____________, ___________ and _____________.
   2. Pressure difference causes horizontal movement of air called _______________ and vertical movement of air called ____________.
   3. Humidity refers to the amount of moisture or ____________ present in the air.
   4. Planetary winds are also called permanent or _____________ winds.
   5. The amount of cloud cover in the sky is expressed in _____________.
3. 3.

   What are the elements that determine weather and climate?

4. 4.

   Name the factors that determine the temperature at a place.

5. 5.

   How do the following elements influence the weather of a place:

   1. temperature
   2. pressure?
6. 6.

   Name the various forms of precipitation.