Anubhav L1 Science Worksheet3 Week1

 

Weather Science Quick Practice - Sheet 3

Independent Science/Geography Practice - L1

Name: _________________ Module: _________________ Date: _________________

Section A: Water Cycle Mastery (12 LUs)

Fill in the Blanks:

Complete the water cycle process using these words: evaporation, condensation, precipitation, collection, water vapor

1. When the sun heats water in rivers and oceans, _____________ occurs.

2. The invisible _____________ rises into the atmosphere.

3. As the vapor cools, _____________ forms clouds.

4. When clouds become heavy, _____________ falls as rain.

5. Rainwater flows into rivers and lakes through _____________.

Quick Challenge: In which step of the water cycle do monsoon clouds form over the Arabian Sea?

Section B: Air Pressure Detective Work (14 LUs)

Barometer Readings Analysis:

Look at these barometer readings from Badegaon village:

Day	Morning (mb)	Evening (mb)	Actual Weather
Monday	1015	1012	Sunny
Tuesday	1008	1002	Light rain
Wednesday	998	995	Heavy storm

Answer:

1. What pattern do you notice between air pressure and weather?

2. If Thursday morning shows 1005 mb, predict the likely weather.

3. Why does air pressure drop before storms?

Section C: Monsoon Geography (15 LUs)

Maharashtra Monsoon Map Work:

1. Path Tracing: The Southwest monsoon travels from Arabian Sea → Kerala → _____________ → _____________ → Maharashtra. Fill in the missing states.
   
   

2. Regional Comparison:
   
   

• Mumbai receives 2400mm annual rainfall

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• Nagpur receives 1200mm annual rainfall

• Aurangabad receives 800mm annual rainfall

3. Explain: Why does rainfall decrease as we move inland from the coast?
   
   

4. Local Connection: Your village is in the Vidarbha region. How does this location affect your monsoon timing compared to coastal Maharashtra?
   Section D: Weather Instruments Challenge (12 LUs)

Instrument Design:

1. Create Your Own Rain Gauge:
   
   

• Draw a simple rain gauge design using materials available in your village

• Explain how you would measure rainfall amounts

• Why is the opening of a rain gauge always the same size?

2. Wind Direction Finder:
   
   

• How can you determine wind direction without any instruments?

• List 3 natural indicators of wind direction

• Why is wind direction important for sports ground planning?

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Section E: Climate & Sports Science (12 LUs)

League Planning Applications:

1. Best Sports Weather: Rank these weather conditions from best to worst for outdoor Kabaddi matches. Explain your ranking:
   
   

• Sunny, 28°C, light breeze

• Cloudy, 25°C, no wind

• Light drizzle, 24°C, moderate wind

• Hot sunny, 35°C, strong wind

2. Seasonal Planning: Which months would be ideal for:
   
   

• Kho Kho tournaments: _____________ (Why?)

• Kabaddi championships: _____________ (Why?)

• Art exhibitions: _____________ (Why?)

3. Safety Protocol: At what weather conditions should you immediately stop outdoor sports? List 3 danger signs.
   
   

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Total Learning Units: 65 LUs Completion Time: 25 minutes Work Style: Independent Practice

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Think like a scientist - observe, question, and discover patterns in the world around you!