More Questions on Atmosphere
- Q. The correct sequence of different layers of the atmosphere from the surface of the Earth upwards is ________
A)Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Ionosphere
B)Troposphere, Stratosphere, Ionosphere, Mesosphere
C)Stratosphere, Troposphere, Ionosphere, Mesosphere
D)Stratosphere, Troposphere, Mesosphere, Ionosphere
Answer: Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Ionosphere
- Q. Doldrums are belts of low atmospheric pressure obtained in the regions adjoining the equator to a distance of ________
A)5° latitude towards north and south
B)5° latitude towards the north only
C)5° latitude towards the south only
D)15° latitude towards north and south
Answer: 5° latitude towards north and south
- Q. The dry wind ‘Santa Ana’ blows in ________
A)Switzerland
B)Siberia
C)Argentina
D)California
Answer: California
- Q. Which of the following sequences of clouds in ascending order would one meet 500 metres and above the mean sea level?
A)Cirrostratus, Stratus, Cumulo-nimbus
B)Stratus, Nimbus, Cirrostratus, Cirrus
C)Nimbus, Cirrostratus, Cirrocumulus, Stratus
D)Stratus, Cirrostratus, Cumulo-numbus, Cirrocumulus
Answer: Stratus, Nimbus, Cirrostratus, Cirrus
- Q. Logically, what does a continually rising air pressure indicate?
A)Fine and settled weather
B)Advent of unsettled and cloudy weather
C)Advent of a cyclone
D)Fine and unsettled weather
Answer: Advent of unsettled and cloudy weather
- Q. The term used for the zone at low pressure and light and variable winds in the oceanic equatorial regions is ________
A)Horse-latitudes
B)Depression
C)Doldrums
D)Inter-tropical convergence
Answer: Depression
- Q. Consider the following statements: 1. Mistral is a cold wind blowing in North America. 2. Sirocco is a hot dry wind blowing across the North African coast. 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: 2 only
- Q. Which of the following is a cold wind?
A)Chinook
B)Buran
C)Foehn
D)Sirocco
Answer: Buran
- Q. When the wind is deflected due to the rotation of the Earth, it is called as ________
A)Westerlies
B)Geostropic wind
C)Polar wind
D)Trade winds
Answer: Geostropic wind
- Q. Which of the following is the annual precipitation of an area?
A)The total amount of rain per year, irrespective of snow, hail and sleet
B)All forms of precipitation converted to the quantity of liquid water
C)The total actual amount of rain, snow, hail and sleet
D)All forms of precipitation measured after conversion to equal quantity of ice
Answer: All forms of precipitation converted to the quantity of liquid water
- Q. Westerlies in southern hemisphere are stronger and persistent than in northern hemisphere. Why? 1. Southern hemisphere has less landmass as compared to northern hemisphere. 2. Coriolis force is higher in southern hemisphere as compared to northern hemisphere. Which of the statements given above is fare correct?
A)Both 1 and 2
B)1 only
C)2 only
D)Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: 1 only
- 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. Consider the following statements: 1. Troposphere varies in its thickness between equator and poles. 2. Stratosphere does not experience Normal Lapse Rate. 3. Ozone layer occurs in the Mesosphere. 4. Ionosphere lies between Stratosphere and Mesosphere Which of these statements are correct?
A)3 and 4
B)1 and 2
C)2 and 3
D)1, 2 and 4
Answer: 1 and 2
- Q. Warm dry winds blowing down the east slopes of Rockies are known as ________
A)Foehn
B)Mistral
C)Nor' westers
D)Chinook
Answer: Chinook
- Q. Anticyclones are caused by ________
A)Winds that blow spirally outwards from the centre
B)Violent winds
C)Heavy rainfall
D)Winds that blow spirally inwards
Answer: Winds that blow spirally outwards from the centre
- 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. Venus has atmosphere made up of
A)Helium
B)Ammonia
C)Carbon dioxide
D)Hydrogen
Answer: Carbon dioxide
- Q. The phenomenon of Aurora Borealis, the display of red and green lights in northern hemisphere is due to radiations from ________
A)Stratosphere
B)Troposphere
C)Mesosphere
D)Ionosphere
Answer: Ionosphere
- 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. Winds and air currents differ in the aspect that ________
A)The winds blow on lands while air currents blow over seas and oceans
B)Air currents blow much faster than winds
C)Air currents are always moisture laden while the winds are usually dry
D)Winds are horizontal movements of air while air currents are the vertical movements of air
Answer: Winds are horizontal movements of air while air currents are the vertical movements of air
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