Atmosphere Geography

Q. Which is the warmest layer of the atmosphere?

A
Stratosphere
B
Thermosphere
C
Troposphere
D
Mesosphere

Correct Answer

Thermosphere

More Questions on Atmosphere

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    A)Temperate climate
    B)Equatorial climate
    C)Mediterranean climate
    D)Monsoon climate
    Answer: Monsoon climate
  • Q. What is true with regard to Jet Streams? 1. High velocity winds 2. Blow from west to east 3. Blow in upper troposphere near the tropopause 4. Blow in the mesosphere
    A)1, 2 and 3
    B)2 and 3
    C)2 and 4
    D)1, 2 and 4
    Answer: 1, 2 and 3
  • Q. Compared to other slopes in the northern hemisphere which is the warmest?
    A)North facing
    B)East facing
    C)South facing
    D)West facing
    Answer: South facing
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    A)Ozone
    B)Nitrogen
    C)Oxygen
    D)Water Vapour
    Answer: Water Vapour
  • Q. Where is Ozone layer found?
    A)Stratosphere
    B)Troposphere
    C)Ionosphere
    D)Exosphere
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    A)Stratopause
    B)Mesosphere
    C)Ionosphere
    D)Tropopause
    Answer: Tropopause
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    B)1 and 2
    C)2 and 3
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    Answer: 1 and 2
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    A)Stratosphere
    B)Thermosphere
    C)Troposphere
    D)Mesosphere
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    A)High pressure areas on mountains
    B)High latitudes with heavy snow
    C)Equatorial zone with low pressure
    D)Sub-polar zone with high pressure
    Answer: Equatorial zone with low pressure
  • Q. Temperate lows are ________
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    B)Low pressure areas in cyclones
    C)Equatorial low pressure belt
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  • Q. Which of the following places are favourably influenced by the Trade winds? I. West Indies II. Brazil III. Mexico IV. Madagascar
    A)III and IV
    B)I and II
    C)I, II, III and IV
    D)II and IV
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  • Q. A layer in the Earth’s atmosphere called Ionosphere facilitates radio communication. Why? 1. The presence of ozone causes the reflection of radio waves to Earth. 2. Radio waves have a very long wavelength. Which of the statements given above is fare correct?
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    B)1 only
    C)2 only
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    A)Fine weather
    B)Rain
    C)Storm
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    A)On calm, clear and cool nights
    B)Around valleys
    C)Near lakes
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    A)Water vapour
    B)Nitrogen
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    B)Cyclonic rainfall
    C)Orographic rainfall
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    B)Air movement is generally towards the. equator
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