Atmosphere Geography

Q. Water vapour beyond the dew point results in ________

A
Condensation
B
Precipitation
C
Hailstorm
D
Formation of ice

Correct Answer

Condensation

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. Consider the following statements: 1. Either of the two belts over the oceans at about 30° to 35° N and S Latitudes is known as Horse Latitude. 2. Horse latitudes are low pressure belts. 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. The core of the Earth is also known as
    A)Barysphere
    B)Lithosphere
    C)Mesosphere
    D)Centrosphere
    Answer: Barysphere
  • 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. The capacity of the Atmosphere to hold water vapour
    A)Increases as the temperature decreases
    B)Increases as the temperature increases
    C)Decreases as the temperature increases
    D)Decreases as the temperature decreases
    Answer: Increases as the temperature increases
  • Q. Venus has atmosphere made up of
    A)Helium
    B)Ammonia
    C)Carbon dioxide
    D)Hydrogen
    Answer: Carbon dioxide
  • Q. The phenomenon of ‘trade winds’ takes place due to
    A)Radiation
    B)Conduction of heat
    C)Convection of heat
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Convection of heat
  • Q. Which of the following sequences of atmospheric layers is correct from below?
    A)Troposphere, Tropopause, Stratosphere, Ionosphere
    B)Stratosphere, Ionosphere, Tropopause, Troposphere
    C)Ionosphere, Troposphere, Stratosphere, Tropopause
    D)Tropopause, Troposphere, Ionosphere, Stratosphere
    Answer: Troposphere, Tropopause, Stratosphere, Ionosphere
  • Q. The layer of atmosphere which reflects radio waves is
    A)Stratosphere
    B)Ionosphere
    C)Troposphere
    D)Exosphere
    Answer: Ionosphere
  • 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 warmest layer of the atmosphere?
    A)Stratosphere
    B)Thermosphere
    C)Troposphere
    D)Mesosphere
    Answer: Thermosphere
  • Q. What is the correct sequence of the given clouds from low to high altitudes?
    A)Cumulonimbus, Stratus, Cirrus, Cirrostratus
    B)Stratus, Cumulonimbus, Cirrostratus, Cirrus
    C)Stratus, Cirrostratus, Cumulonimbus, Cirrus
    D)Cumulonimbus, Stratus, Cirrostratus, Cirrus
    Answer: Cumulonimbus, Stratus, Cirrostratus, Cirrus
  • Q. Fogs formed along, the sea-coast are due to ________
    A)Convection
    B)Advection
    C)Radiaton
    D)Conduction
    Answer: Advection
  • Q. Northern part of Australia is typified by which one of the following?
    A)Temperate climate
    B)Equatorial climate
    C)Mediterranean climate
    D)Monsoon climate
    Answer: Monsoon climate
  • 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. The water content in the atmosphere ________
    A)Decreases as temperature increases
    B)Is independent of temperature
    C)Increases as temperature increases
    D)Either increases or decreases with temperature increase
    Answer: Decreases as temperature increases
  • 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. Wind in the Southern hemisphere is deflected towards left due to ________
    A)Difference in pressure
    B)Temperature variations
    C)Rotation of the earth
    D)Difference in water content
    Answer: Rotation of the earth
  • 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. Which of the following statements about Stratosphere is incorrect?
    A)It is not free from the violent weather changes occurring on the earth
    B)It is the region in the atmosphere above tropopause
    C)It contains ozone layer which prevents ultraviolet radiations of sun from reaching to the earth
    D)It provides ideal flying conditions
    Answer: It is not free from the violent weather changes occurring on the earth

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