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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    C)2, 3 and 4
    D)1, 2 and 3
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    B)Low pressure
    C)Low humidity
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    B)East facing
    C)South facing
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    B)Stratosphere, Ionosphere, Tropopause, Troposphere
    C)Ionosphere, Troposphere, Stratosphere, Tropopause
    D)Tropopause, Troposphere, Ionosphere, Stratosphere
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  • Q. Evening sun is not a shot as the mid-day sun. What is the reason?
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