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Complete the statements using the given options and justify those statements. (Geographic favourability, climate, weather, observatory) [Textbook question 2 pg no. 107]
  1. Of the abiotic factors that affect biodiversity by far the most important is ……………… .
  2. A description of the climatic conditions of short duration in a particular area is ……………… .
  3. Irrespective of the progress of human beings, we have to think about ……………… .
  4. Establishments where various climatic factors are recorded are called ……………… .

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1.Climate.
Climate influences our basic needs like food, clothing and shelter as well as our occupations. Various factors of climate like temperature, atmospheric pressure, sunlight, rainfall, humidity etc. will decide which kind of plants and animals can survive there.

2.Weather.
Atmospheric conditions at a specific time at a particular place are referred to as weather. Weather is related to a specific location and specific time whereas climate is related to a longer duration and larger area.

3. Geographical favourability.
Geographical favourability includes location, availability of water, availability of natural resources and climate of a region. This has a great impact on the progress of human beings. Countries that have more favourable factors will progress more.

4. Observatories
Most countries in the world have established meteorology departments for recording climatic factors. These departments have observatories which are equipped with modern instruments and technology.


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