Atmosphere Geography

Q. Which one of the following is not a correct example of tropical cyclone?

A
Hurricanes
B
Tornadoes
C
Typhoons
D
Nor westers

Correct Answer

Nor westers

More Questions on Atmosphere

  • Q. Local thunderstorms ‘Nor westers’ are prominent in ________
    A)Andhra Pradesh
    B)Punjab
    C)West Bengal
    D)Tamil Nadu
    Answer: West Bengal
  • Q. An upper air wind system with very high velocities in certain parts of the atmosphere is called ________
    A)Jet stream
    B)A cyclone
    C)An anticyclone
    D)A tsunami
    Answer: Jet stream
  • 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. In which layer, temperature increases dramatically?
    A)Stratosphere
    B)Ionosphere
    C)Exosphere
    D)Troposphere
    Answer: Ionosphere
  • Q. Consider the following statements regarding general characteristics associated with tropical cyclones 1. Tropical cyclones move with very low velocity over the oceans but become strong while moving over the land areas. 2. They are confined to a particular period of the year (mainly summer) and normally move from east to west. 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 one among the following local winds is not characteristically hot and dry?
    A)Khamsin
    B)Sirocco
    C)Mistral
    D)Chinook
    Answer: Mistral
  • Q. Land masses are heated and cooled much faster than water bodies. Identify the true statements in this regard: I. Land gets heated by conduction II. Water has higher specific heat III. Only the surface layers of water are heated IV. Water gets heated by convection
    A)I and IV
    B)I, II and III
    C)II and III
    D)I, II and IV
    Answer: I, II and IV
  • 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 depletion results in the increase in the UV radiation on the Earth?
    A)Ozone
    B)Carbon monoxide
    C)Carbon dioxide
    D)Oxygen
    Answer: Ozone
  • Q. Which gas is found in maximum quantity in lower atmosphere?
    A)Oxygen
    B)Hydrogen
    C)Carbon dioxide
    D)Nitrogen
    Answer: Nitrogen
  • 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. Very strong and cold icy winds that blow in the Polar regions are called ________
    A)Blizzards
    B)Typhoons
    C)Tornadoes
    D)Polar winds
    Answer: Blizzards
  • 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. The tropical cyclones – Hurricanes and Typhoons – develop and mature ________
    A)Over the water bodies only
    B)At the same place
    C)Over the land masses only
    D)Anywhere in the tropical zone
    Answer: Anywhere in the tropical zone
  • Q. Which of the following colour types do not indicate fair or fine weather?
    A)Altocumulus
    B)Cirrus
    C)Cumulus
    D)Cumulonimbus
    Answer: Cumulonimbus
  • Q. A sudden fall in the barometric reading indicates ________
    A)Fine weather
    B)Rain
    C)Storm
    D)Extreme cold
    Answer: Storm
  • Q. The dense mass of small water drops on smoke particles in the lower layers of the atmosphere is ________
    A)Fog
    B)Smog
    C)Frost
    D)Dew
    Answer: Smog
  • 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. Which of the following is produced by the rapid ascent of moist air?
    A)Hail
    B)Frost
    C)Fog
    D)Snow
    Answer: Hail
  • Q. The layer of atmosphere which reflects radio waves is
    A)Stratosphere
    B)Ionosphere
    C)Troposphere
    D)Exosphere
    Answer: Ionosphere

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