Atmosphere Geography

Q. With reference to the sub-tropical high pressure belt, consider the following statements: 1. It is affected by Earth’s rotation and descent of winds from higher altitudes. 2. It is dynamically induced and characterized with anti-cyclonic conditions. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A
2 only
B
1 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer

2 only

More Questions on Atmosphere

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    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
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    A)East United States
    B)South and South East Asia
    C)North Australia
    D)Africa
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    A)Cirrostratus
    B)Altocumulus
    C)Cirrus
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    D)The movement of wind is clockwise in an anticyclone of southern hemisphere
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    A)High wind velocity
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