Chapter 9 of 12
Chapter 9: Weather & The Changing Skies
Sunny, Windy, Rainy, Cloudy, Cold Days and Thermometer | CBSE Session 2026–27
Core Pedagogical Competencies & Concepts
- Weather vs Season (Short-term condition vs Long cycle)
- Types of Days: Sunny, Rainy, Windy, Cloudy, Cold
- Weather Instrument: Thermometer, Rain Gauge, Wind Vane
- How Weather Affects Food, Clothes, and Daily Activities
All Textbook Exercises & In-Text Tasks (15 Questions)
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Q1
Think and Tell
What is the difference between Weather and Season?
[3 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
• Weather: Changes from day to day or even hour to hour (e.g., today is rainy, yesterday was sunny).
• Season: When the same type of weather continues over several months (e.g., Summer, Winter, Monsoon).
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Weather definition and day-to-day changes
1.5
Season definition and months duration
1.5
Q2
Sunny Day
What is a 'Sunny Day'? What clothes do we wear and what foods do we enjoy on a sunny day?
[3 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
A sunny day is bright, clear, and hot with the sun shining brightly. We wear light cotton clothes, wear sunglasses or caps, and enjoy cool drinks like lemonade, coconut water, and ice cream.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Description of sunny day
1
Cotton clothes and cap
1
Cool drinks / ice cream
1
Q3
Rainy Day and Rainbow
What is a 'Rainbow'? When does it appear in the sky, and how many colors does it have?
[3 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
A rainbow is a magnificent colored arc that appears in the sky opposite the sun after rain when sunlight passes through tiny raindrops. It has seven colors: Violet, Indigo, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Red (VIBGYOR).
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Appearance after rain opposite the sun
1
Seven colors (VIBGYOR)
2
Q4
Windy Day
What is a 'Windy Day'? Mention one fun activity and one precaution for a windy day.
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
A windy day is when air blows fast and strongly.
• Fun activity: Flying kites high in the sky.
• Precaution: Stay away from loose roof tiles and old branches that might break and fall.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Flying kites
1
Caution against falling branches/tiles
1
Q5
Weather Instruments
Name the instruments used to measure:
(a) Air Temperature
(b) Amount of Rainfall
(c) Direction of the Wind
[3 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
(a) Temperature - Thermometer
(b) Rainfall - Rain Gauge
(c) Wind direction - Wind Vane (Weathercock).
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
1 mark per correct weather instrument
3
Q6
Cloudy Day
What causes a cloudy day? Why does it feel pleasant or humid?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Dark clouds cover the sun and block direct sunlight. It feels cooler, but if humidity is high, it can feel sticky and warm before rain falls.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Clouds block direct sunlight
1
Pleasant coolness or humidity before rain
1
Q7
Cold Day
What happens on a cold winter day? How do people keep themselves warm?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
On a cold day, the temperature drops very low. People keep warm by wearing woolen sweaters and caps, sitting near room heaters or bonfires, and sipping hot soup or milk.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Low temperature description
1
Woolens, heaters, and hot drinks
1
Q8
Match the Following
Match the weather condition with its activity/item:
(a) Rainy day -> (i) Warm hot soup and woolen blanket
(b) Windy day -> (ii) Flying a paper kite
(c) Cold day -> (iii) Chilled watermelon and lemonade
(d) Hot sunny day -> (iv) Floating paper boats in puddles
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
(a) Rainy day -> (iv) Floating paper boats in puddles
(b) Windy day -> (ii) Flying a paper kite
(c) Cold day -> (i) Warm hot soup and woolen blanket
(d) Hot sunny day -> (iii) Chilled watermelon and lemonade.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
All 4 correct matches
2
Q9
True or False
State True or False:
(a) Weather remains identical in every city across India on the same day.
(b) Fast, howling winds accompanied by heavy thunder and rain is called a storm.
(c) Lightning is seen before thunder is heard because light travels faster than sound.
[3 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
(a) False (Different cities experience different weather)
(b) True
(c) True.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
1 mark per correct statement
3
Q10
Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks:
(a) The seven colors of the rainbow are remembered by the acronym ________ (VIBGYOR / ROYGBIV).
(b) Very thick low cloud that makes it hard to see ahead is called ________ (fog or mist / steam).
(c) A thermometer measures ________ (temperature / rainfall).
[3 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
(a) VIBGYOR
(b) fog (or mist)
(c) temperature.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
1 mark per correct blank
3
Q11
Weather Forecast
What is a 'Weather Forecast', and why is it useful for farmers and fishermen?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
A weather forecast predicts upcoming weather using satellites. It alerts farmers when to sow or harvest crops, and warns fishermen not to venture into deep sea during impending ocean storms.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Prediction of future weather
1
Alerts farmers for crops and fishermen against storms
1
Q12
Fog and Smog
What is the difference between natural fog and toxic smog?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
• Fog: Natural condensed water droplets in cold air.
• Smog: A hazardous mixture of smoke, vehicle exhaust, and fog that harms our eyes and lungs.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Fog definition
1
Smog (Smoke + Fog) definition
1
Q13
Hailstones
What are hailstones?
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Hailstones are hard, frozen balls or pellets of ice that sometimes fall from storm clouds along with rain.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Hard balls of ice falling with storm rain
1
Q14
Thunder Safety
What safety rule should you follow when caught outdoors during a thunderstorm with lightning?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Never stand under a tall isolated tree or touch metal poles; take shelter inside a concrete building or a closed car.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
No standing under tall trees; shelter in concrete building
2
Q15
Weather Rhyme
Complete the classic childhood weather rhyme:
'Rain, rain, go away,
Come again another ________;
Little Johnny wants to ________,
Rain, rain, go away!'
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
'Come again another DAY;
Little Johnny wants to PLAY,'
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
DAY
1
PLAY
1
🌟 NEP 2020 Competency-Based Case Study
Practical Application Task
Analytical Task: What is 'Weather'? Name the three different weather conditions experienced on that single day.
Evaluation & Model Answer:
Weather is the day-to-day condition of the atmosphere at a particular place and time regarding temperature, wind, sunshine, and rain.
Three weather conditions on that day:
1. Bright, hot, and sunny morning
2. Windy, cloudy, and rainy afternoon with thunderstorms
3. Clear, calm, and colorful rainbow evening.
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