Beaconhouse School System
SOUTHERN REGION
PECHS Campus
Chapter test (GEOGRAPHY 2059/2)
Name: _____________________________ Class: X - _______ Date: ____________ Time: 30 Mins.
Max Marks: 25
(Climate of Pakistan)
Q1. Pakistan is located on a great landmass north of the tropic of cancer; it has a
continental type of climate characterized by extreme variations of temperature,
both seasonally and daily. Very high altitudes modify the climate in the cold, snow-
covered northern mountains; temperatures on the Balochistan Plateau are
somewhat higher.
(a) Study the figure which shows the climatic variations of Misgar (Gilgit)
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25
20 Mean Monthly
Temperature (°C)
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Rainfall / Snowfall
10 (mm)
(i) Explain how the winters in northern mountains make it a difficult area to live in?
Use your knowledge about the mountainous areas and Fig. 6 to help you.
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(ii) Explain why the precipitation to the Northern Mountains is in the form of snow?
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(b) Study the given figure which shows the climate of Karachi.
(i) By how much does the temperature rise from January to May?
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(ii) Describe the pattern of rainfall during the winter season (October to March)
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(iii) With reference to the graph only, describe the climate for the months of June to
September.
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(c) Western Depression is traditionally defined as a disturbance as extra tropical storms that
brings sudden winter rains to the north western parts of Pakistan.
(i) Explain how Western Depression can be useful to Pakistan?
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(ii) Name the area from where usually the western depression originates.
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(iii) The coastal areas of Pakistan are usually under threat by Cyclones. Describe how
the effects of cyclone be prevented along the coastal areas of Pakistan.
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(iv)A drought is a period of below-average precipitation in a region; resulting in
prolonged shortages in its water supply, whether atmospheric, surface
water or ground water. Explain the effects of drought upon the economy and
lifestyle of the people in a drought affected area like Thar.
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(d) The northern mountains should be developed by providing communication infrastructure
for tourism. This will generate employment and economic growth of Pakistan.
It is more economical to develop Indus plain rather than northern mountains due to rough
climate and topographical constraints.
Which statement do you agree with more? Give reasons for your answer and refer to
places and examples you have studied to support your answer.
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