Atmosphere Geography

Q. Temperate lows are ________

A
Polar regions which have very low temperatures
B
Low pressure areas in cyclones
C
Equatorial low pressure belt
D
Sub-polar low pressure belts

Correct Answer

Sub-polar low pressure belts

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    A)I and III
    B)I only
    C)II only
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    B)Chinook- Canada - winter - warm
    C)Khamsin – Egypt – spring - hot
    D)Mistral - Rhone Valley - summer – cold
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    A)2, 4, 1, 3
    B)2, 3, 1, 4
    C)1, 4, 2, 3
    D)1, 3, 2, 4
    Answer: 2, 4, 1, 3
  • Q. Which of the following is the annual precipitation of an area?
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    B)All forms of precipitation converted to the quantity of liquid water
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    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. A fragment of solid matter which enters the upper atmosphere from outer space almost disintegrating before reaching the earth’s surface is
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    C)Asteroid
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    C)Foehn
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    A)Temperate cyclones
    B)Tropical cyclones
    C)Inter-tropical convergence
    D)Tropospheric instability
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    A)Temperature at 1°F for an ascent of 330 feet
    B)Wind velocity with an ascent of 300 feet
    C)Humidity with an ascent of 450 feet
    D)Pressure with an ascent of 500 feet
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    B)Form at the equator
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    B)Transparent to both incoming sunlight and outgoing infrared radiation
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