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Climate of Pakistan

1. The document is a geography test covering the climate of Pakistan, including variations in temperature, precipitation, and seasonal patterns in different regions. 2. Questions cover topics like how the extreme winter temperatures and heavy snowfall in northern mountains make living difficult, the climate patterns in Karachi with rising temperatures from January to May and winter rainfall, and how Western Depressions originating over the Mediterranean Sea bring sudden winter rains to northwestern Pakistan. 3. Students are asked to discuss effects of drought on the economy and lifestyle in Thar and whether developing tourism infrastructure in northern mountains or agriculture in Indus plains is more economically viable.

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Climate of Pakistan

1. The document is a geography test covering the climate of Pakistan, including variations in temperature, precipitation, and seasonal patterns in different regions. 2. Questions cover topics like how the extreme winter temperatures and heavy snowfall in northern mountains make living difficult, the climate patterns in Karachi with rising temperatures from January to May and winter rainfall, and how Western Depressions originating over the Mediterranean Sea bring sudden winter rains to northwestern Pakistan. 3. Students are asked to discuss effects of drought on the economy and lifestyle in Thar and whether developing tourism infrastructure in northern mountains or agriculture in Indus plains is more economically viable.

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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)
30

25

20 Mean Monthly
Temperature (°C)
15
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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Syed Abdul Basit
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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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Syed Abdul Basit


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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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Syed Abdul Basit


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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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[TOTAL: 25 MARKS]

Syed Abdul Basit


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