More Questions on Atmosphere
- 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
- Q. Which of the following layers of the Earth’s atmosphere provide ideal flying conditions for Jet aircraft?
A)Stratosphere
B)Mesosphere
C)Thermosphere
D)Troposphere
Answer: Stratosphere
- 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. Which of the following is/are correct in matching the layer of atmosphere and its characteristic ? I. Troposphere : weather phenomena II. Stratosphere : ozone layer III. Ionosphere : radio waves reflected to earth’s surface IV. Mesosphere : Aurorae
A)II and III
B)I, II, III and IV
C)I, II and IV
D)I, II and III
Answer: I, II and III
- Q. Relative humidity of the atmosphere is directly affected by ________
A)Change in the direction of winds
B)Change in atmospheric pressure
C)Change in atmospheric temperature
D)None of these
Answer: Change in atmospheric temperature
- Q. Cyclone is a system of wind blowing ________
A)In a straight line from high to low pressure region
B)Spirally outwards from a high pressure region
C)Spirally towards low pressure region
D)From Ball of Bengal towards Bangladesh annually
Answer: Spirally towards low pressure region
- Q. Which are of the following is wrongly characterised?
A)Sirocco – Sahara – spring - hot
B)Chinook- Canada - winter - warm
C)Khamsin – Egypt – spring - hot
D)Mistral - Rhone Valley - summer – cold
Answer: Mistral - Rhone Valley - summer – cold
- Q. Precipitation takes place when ________
A)Temperature of moisture in air sharply decreases
B)The sky is overcast with clouds
C)Temperature of moisture in air suddenly increases
D)Winds begin to blow in a circular motion
Answer: The sky is overcast with clouds
- 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. 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. 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. 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. What is the percentage of Nitrogen in atmosphere of the Earth?
A)78.03
B)0.94
C)0.03
D)85.02
Answer: 78.03
- Q. Increase in carbon dioxide in atmosphere causes ________
A)Uniform earth temperature
B)Rise in earth temperature
C)Fall in earth temperature
D)Increase in Ultraviolet rays
Answer: Rise in earth temperature
- Q. Relative humidity
A)Decreases with decreased temperature
B)Increases with increased temperature
C)Decreases with increased temperature
D)Has no relation with increase or decrease of temperature
Answer: Decreases with increased temperature
- Q. The cauliflower shape is associated with which of the following cloud formations?
A)Nimbus
B)Stratus
C)Cumulus
D)Cirrus
Answer: Cumulus
- Q. Which one of the following statements is correct? Hurricanes ________
A)Develop over warm ocean areas
B)Form at the equator
C)Are not as large as tornadoes
D)Tend to intensify when they move over land surfaces
Answer: Develop over warm ocean areas
- Q. The instrument used for finding out wind-direction is ________
A)Wind gauze
B)Anemometer
C)Wind vane
D)Hygrometer
Answer: Wind vane
- Q. Consider the following statements: 1. The annual range of temperature is greater in the Pacific Ocean than that in the Atlantic Ocean. 2. The annual range of temperature is greater in the Northern Hemisphere than that in the Southern Hemisphere. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A)Both 1and 2
B)1 only
C)2 only
D)Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: 2 only
- Q. Doldrums are ________
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
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