CBSE Class 5 Social Studies – Climate and Weather

Chapter Overview

This chapter explores the concepts of climate and weather, their variations, and the factors influencing them. It also discusses the importance of weather forecasts and how climate affects living beings.

Important Keywords

• Weather: The atmospheric condition of a place at a particular time.
• Climate: The average weather pattern of a place over a long period.
• Temperature: The measure of how hot or cold the atmosphere is.
• Humidity: The amount of water vapor present in the air.
• Precipitation: Rain, snow, or hail that falls from clouds.
• Wind: The movement of air from high-pressure to low-pressure areas.