1. Climate of India

2. Directions On your map, please sketch the climate and weather patterns of India on the back of your handout You are also responsible for taking notes and answering the questions on your handout Climate- Weather conditions over a long period of time – Climate and weather are similar, but not the same thing!

3. Monsoons Seasonal winds that produce wet and dry seasons in India Summer monsoons bring rain – Blow from the southwest over the Indian Ocean Winter monsoons bring dry weather – Blow from the northwest over the Himalayas

4. Summer Monsoons On your map, sketch and label the summer monsoons

5. Winter Monsoons On your map, sketch and label the winter monsoons

6. Which one is the winter monsoon? Arrival of the Summer Monsoon in India

7. Floods In the summer months, the rains from monsoons can cause floods – Floods caused by monsoons- New Report Floods caused by monsoons- New Report

8. Drought Sometimes the summer monsoons don’t bring the rain that is expected This can lead to a severe shortage of food, also known as famine News Report- Drought in India

9. Cyclones Similar to a hurricane Violent storm with fierce rotating winds – Winds can reach up to 200 mph About 5-10 tropical cyclones affect South Asia every year On your map, draw a cyclone in the Indian Ocean Cyclone Phailin hits India

10. Tsunamis Giant ocean waves caused by earthquakes and landslides On your map, draw a giant ocean wave that symbolizes a tsunami

11. 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami Tsunami caused by an earthquake in the Indian Ocean. Killed over 300,000 people in 14 different countries. This is the 9th deadliest natural disaster in recorded human history CBS News Report- 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami

13. What would you take? A major earthquake has hit in the Atlantic, sending a huge tsunami wave to Charlotte! You have just a few minutes before you must reach higher ground. What 3 things would you take with you and why? Evacuation Siren