More Questions on Atmosphere
- 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?
A)Both 1and 2
B)1 only
C)2 only
D)Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: Neither 1 nor 2
- Q. The Trade winds are caused by ________
A)Inflowing movement of air along the earth's surface towards the equator
B)Rotation of the earth
C)Revolution of the earth
D)None of these
Answer: Inflowing movement of air along the earth's surface towards the equator
- Q. Consider the following statements regarding the distribution and pattern of isotherms 1. In the northern hemisphere, isotherms bend sharply equator-ward over the continents during winter. 2. Temperature gradients are greater in summer than in winter in the northern hemisphere. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)Both 1 and 2
B)1 only
C)2 only
D)Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: 1 only
- Q. The layer of atmosphere which reflects radio waves is
A)Stratosphere
B)Ionosphere
C)Troposphere
D)Exosphere
Answer: Ionosphere
- Q. The most abundant element in the Earth’s atmosphere is
A)Oxygen
B)Argon
C)Nitrogen
D)Krypton
Answer: Nitrogen
- Q. Which of the following winds is incorrectly paired with the area in which it prevails?
A)Southerly Burster - New South Wales
B)Berg wind - South eastern Africa
C)Karaburan - Tarim basin of Sinkiang
D)Hurricanes - New Zealand
Answer: Hurricanes - New Zealand
- Q. The jet aircrafts fly very easily and smoothly in the lower stratosphere. What could be the appropriate explanation? 1. There are no clouds or water vapour in the lower stratosphere. 2. There are no vertical winds in the lower stratosphere. Which of the statements given above is/are correct in this context?
A)Both 1 and 2
B)1 only
C)2 only
D)Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: Both 1 and 2
- Q. In the northern hemisphere, the wind blowing from the Horse latitudes to the Doldrums is called ________
A)Polar Easterly
B)Westerly wind
C)Trade wind
D)Jet Stream
Answer: Trade wind
- Q. The layer of the atmosphere which provides ideal conditions for flying on jet aeroplanes is ________
A)Ionosphere
B)Troposphere
C)Stratosphere
D)Exosphere
Answer: Stratosphere
- Q. The study of the processes of atmosphere is called as
A)Seismology
B)Astrology
C)Meteorology
D)Astronomy
Answer: Meteorology
- Q. Freely moving bodies are ________
A)Deflected upwards at the equator
B)Deflected to their right in the northern hemisphere
C)Deflected to the right in the southern hemisphere
D)Unaffected by the earth's movements
Answer: Deflected to their right in the northern hemisphere
- Q. Which of these statements are correct regarding the atmosphere of the earth: 1. It is enveloping the earth because of gravity. 2. Its density decreases with increasing height from the surface of the earth. 3. Its characteristic composition is same throughout its height. 4. Amount of pressure it exerts on earth’s surface at sea level is called one atm sphere.
A)2, 3 and 4
B)1 and 4
C)2 and 4
D)1, 2 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. Arrange the following gases of the atmosphere in increasing order by volume: I. Nitrogen II. Oxygen III. Carbon dioxide IV. Argon
A)III, IV, II, I
B)I, II, III, IV
C)I, II, IV, III
D)IV, III, II, I
Answer: III, IV, II, I
- Q. Choose the correct option with the correct sequence of the layers of atmosphere
A)Exosphere, Troposphere, Ionosphere Mesosphere, Stratosphere
B)Mesophere, Ionosphere, Exosphere, Troposphere, Stratosphere
C)Ionosphere, Exosphere, Mesosphere, Stratosphere, Troposphere
D)Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Ionosphere, Exosphere
Answer: Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Ionosphere, Exosphere
- Q. Atmospheric pressure exerted on earth is due to ________
A)Revolution of earth
B)Gravitational pull of the earth
C)Rotation of earth
D)Uneven heating of earth
Answer: Gravitational pull of the earth
- Q. The plane of contact of the troposphere and stratosphere is known as ________
A)Stratopause
B)Mesosphere
C)Ionosphere
D)Tropopause
Answer: Tropopause
- Q. Consider the following statements: 1. The variation in an average annual range of temperature at 15° latitude of Southern Hemisphere is much less than that at 15° latitude of Northern Hemisphere. 2. At latitudes poleward of 35° the incoming radiation exceeds the outgoing radiation in. Northern Hemisphere, whereas in Southern Hemisphere the outgoing radiation exceeds the incoming radiation. 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: 1 only
- Q. Which of these statements are correct with reference to tornadoes? 1. Tornadoes are smaller and more intense than hurricanes. 2. Tornadoes are most abundant along the eastern coast of India. 3. The average tornado lasts for less than one hour. 4. Tornadoes are most common in the afternoons in the early summer.
A)1, 2 and 4
B)1, 3 and 4
C)2, 3 and 4
D)1, 2 and 3
Answer: 1, 3 and 4
- Q. The total number of layers above Earth are
A)2
B)4
C)5
D)3
Answer: 5
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