Atmosphere Geography

Q. A fragment of solid matter which enters the upper atmosphere from outer space almost disintegrating before reaching the earth’s surface is

A
Meteor
B
Meteorite
C
Asteroid
D
Comet

Correct Answer

Meteor

More Questions on Atmosphere

  • Q. Local thunderstorms ‘Nor westers’ are prominent in ________
    A)Andhra Pradesh
    B)Punjab
    C)West Bengal
    D)Tamil Nadu
    Answer: West Bengal
  • Q. The chemically inactive gas present in the atmosphere is ________
    A)Water vapour
    B)Nitrogen
    C)Argon
    D)Oxygen
    Answer: Argon
  • 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. The portion of the atmosphere which extends from the earth’s surface upto 6-8 miles and experiences decrease in temperature at constant rate is ________
    A)Troposphere
    B)Stratosphere
    C)Tropopause
    D)Ionosphere
    Answer: Troposphere
  • Q. Which one among the following statements relating to a cyclone is not correct?
    A)Wind movement towards the low pressure centre of a cyclone is clockwise in the northern hemisphere
    B)It is a wind circulation system with a low pressure at the centre
    C)It brings about sudden change In weather condition in an area
    D)It is known as hurricane in West Indies
    Answer: Wind movement towards the low pressure centre of a cyclone is clockwise in the northern hemisphere
  • Q. The form of precipitation in which the raindrops get frozen into ice on coming in contact with a cold layer of air near the earth’s surface is called ________
    A)Sleet
    B)Fog
    C)Hail
    D)Snowfall
    Answer: Sleet
  • Q. What is approximately the quantum of the pressure exerted by the atmosphere at sea level?
    A)Five kg per sq cm
    B)One kg per sq km
    C)One kg per sq mtr
    D)Five kg per sq mtr
    Answer: One kg per sq mtr
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. Tropical cyclones have circular isobars. 2. Tropical cyclones originate entirely within the tropical air mass. 3. The intensity and magnitude of hurricanes generally exceed those of typhoons. 4. Tropical cyclones are more destructive than the western disturbances. Select the correct answer by using the following codes
    A)2 and 3
    B)1, 2 and 4
    C)1 only
    D)3 and 4
    Answer: 1, 2 and 4
  • 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
  • Q. The Ozone hole is detected in the atmosphere, where is it located?
    A)Above India
    B)Above Arctic Ocean
    C)Above Antarctica
    D)Above Alaska
    Answer: Above Antarctica
  • Q. Consider the following statements: 1. The monsoon climate is found in Northern Australia. 2. The China type climate is found in Argentina. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    A)Both 1 and 2
    B)1 only
    C)2 only
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. Where is Ozone layer found?
    A)Stratosphere
    B)Troposphere
    C)Ionosphere
    D)Exosphere
    Answer: Stratosphere
  • Q. Pampero is ________
    A)A moisture laden wind which brings rainfall to the west coast of Panama
    B)A cold wind which prevails in Argentina and Uruguay
    C)A low pressure area in Equator 63° S
    D)A high pressure area which develops first and then leads to the formation of an anticyclone
    Answer: A cold wind which prevails in Argentina and Uruguay
  • Q. Which is the lowest layer of Atmosphere?
    A)Mesosphere
    B)Troposphere
    C)Stratosphere
    D)Exosphere
    Answer: Troposphere
  • Q. Which one of the following constituents of the atmosphere causes greatest changes in climate and weather?
    A)Ozone
    B)Nitrogen
    C)Oxygen
    D)Water Vapour
    Answer: Water Vapour
  • Q. Which of the following statements is incorrect?
    A)Doldrum belt lies between 10°N and 10°S latitudes
    B)Roaring forties are the southern latitudes where Westerlies are prevalent
    C)Monsoons are local seasonal winds
    D)Horse latitudes are found between Trade winds and Westerlies
    Answer: Monsoons are local seasonal winds
  • Q. Which of the following statements is wrong?
    A)Roughly V-shaped isobar system with a low pressure at the centre represents a trough
    B)Roughly circular isobar system with a high pressure at the centre represents an anticyclone
    C)Roughly circular isobar system with a low pressure at the centre represents a cyclone
    D)Roughly V-shaped isobar system with a low pressure at the centre represents a hurricanes
    Answer: Roughly V-shaped isobar system with a low pressure at the centre represents a hurricanes
  • Q. Where do all meteorological incidents occur?
    A)Ionosphere
    B)Stratosphere
    C)Troposphere
    D)Exosphere
    Answer: Troposphere
  • Q. Condensation is a process which occurs when
    A)Temperature in the air parcel remains static
    B)Temperature falls below 0°C
    C)Absolute humidity becomes equal to relative humidity
    D)Relative humidity becomes 100% and more
    Answer: Relative humidity becomes 100% and more
  • Q. Transfer of surplus heat from the lower latitudes to higher latitudes is done by : I. ocean currents II. planetary winds III. tides IV. waves
    A)I and IV
    B)I and II
    C)III and IV
    D)II and III
    Answer: I and II

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