Summer Vacation Homework (Grade VII Social Studies)

SUMMER VACATION HOMEWORK

Subject: Social Science

Grade VII

Instructions:

  • Complete all work neatly in your notebook.
  • Use colored pencils for maps, charts, and diagrams.
  • Write answers in complete sentences.
  • Attempt all sections.

Part A: Geographical Diversity of India

1. Answer the following questions:

  1. What is meant by geographical diversity?
  2. Why is India called a land of geographical diversity?
  3. Name the six major physical divisions of India.
  4. How are the Northern Plains useful for agriculture?
  5. Why are mountains important for India?
  6. How do coastal plains help trade and transport?
  7. What kind of climate is found in desert regions?
  8. How do islands differ from mainland areas?

2. Fill in the blanks:

  1. The Himalayas are located in the ______ part of India.
  2. The Thar Desert is in ______ India.
  3. The Deccan Plateau is in ______ India.
  4. The Northern Plains are formed by rivers like ______, ______ and ______.
  5. India is surrounded by the ______ Ocean in the south.

3. Map Work:

On an outline map of India, mark and label:

  • Himalayas
  • Northern Plains
  • Thar Desert
  • Deccan Plateau
  • Western Ghats
  • Eastern Ghats
  • Coastal Plains
  • Andaman & Nicobar Islands
  • Lakshadweep Islands

4. Compare the following:

Region

Features

Mountains

______

Plains

______

Plateau

______

Desert

______

Coastal Region

______

Islands

______

Part B: Understanding Weather

1. Answer the following:

  1. What is weather?
  2. Name the elements of weather.
  3. What is temperature?
  4. What is humidity?
  5. How do clouds affect weather?
  6. Why does weather change from day to day?
  7. How is rainfall important?
  8. What is wind and how does it affect weather?

2. Difference between:

Weather

Climate

______

______

______

______

______

______

3. Activity:

Prepare a 7-day Weather Observation Chart. Record:

  • Date
  • Temperature
  • Sunny / Cloudy / Rainy
  • Windy / Calm
  • Humidity (Low / Medium / High)

4. Draw and Label:

Draw a simple weather symbol chart:

  • Sunny ☀️
  • Cloudy ☁️
  • Rainy 🌧️
  • Stormy ⛈️
  • Windy 🌬️

Part C: Climates of India

1. Answer the following:

  1. What is climate?
  2. Name the major seasons of India.
  3. What type of climate does India have?
  4. Why does climate differ in different parts of India?
  5. Why do coastal regions have moderate climate?
  6. How is mountain climate different from desert climate?
  7. Which season brings most rainfall to India?
  8. How does monsoon affect farming in India?

2. Fill in the blanks:

  1. India experiences mainly a ______ climate.
  2. The rainy season is also called the ______ season.
  3. Rajasthan has a ______ climate.
  4. Coastal areas have ______ climate.
  5. The Himalayas have a ______ climate.

3. Match the following:

Column A

Column B

Rajasthan

Hot and dry climate

Kerala

Humid and coastal climate

Himalayas

Cold climate

Monsoon

Rainfall season

Tamil Nadu

Coastal region

4. Table Activity:

Complete the table:

Region of India

Climate

Northern Mountains

______

Northern Plains

______

Western Desert

______

Coastal Region

______

Deccan Plateau

______

Islands

______

Part D: Project Work (Choose Any One)

Option 1:

Make a 3D model or chart showing different landforms and climates of India.

Option 2:

Create a weather scrapbook by collecting newspaper weather reports for 7 days.

Option 3:

Write a short report (10–12 lines) on “How geographical diversity affects life in India.”

Part E: Fun Learning

1. Unscramble the words:

  1. HAEWRET → ______
  2. LECATIM → ______
  3. ONSMOON → ______
  4. PELTAUA → ______
  5. DERSERT → ______

2. Find the odd one out:

  1. Himalayas – Plateau – Desert – Ocean
  2. Rainfall – Wind – Humidity – Mountain
  3. Kerala – Rajasthan – Himalayas – Temperature

Part F: Higher Thinking Questions

  1. Why do people living in mountains and deserts have different lifestyles?
  2. How does weather affect farming and transportation?
  3. Why is India’s climate called diverse?
  4. How do oceans influence the climate of nearby places?

Bonus Task

Write 10–12 lines on “How weather and climate affect our daily life.”

Submission: Neat handwriting, proper headings, colored maps/diagrams, creativity, and complete answers.