Atmosphere MCQ Question Answers

Atmosphere Gk (quiz) MCQ question and answers. Suitable for aspirants preparing for SSC-CGL and State Level Examinations of all states and also Bank, SSC, Railway, UPSC conducted NDA/ CDS/ IFS/ IES / CSE etc. examinations.

Atmosphere Geography

Q. The Trade winds are caused by ________

A.
Inflowing movement of air along the earth's surface towards the equator
B.
Rotation of the earth
C.
Revolution of the earth
D.
None of these

Answer

Correct Answer : Inflowing movement of air along the earth's surface towards the equator

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Atmosphere Geography

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

Correct Answer : Anywhere in the tropical zone

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. The velocity of winds is related to ________

A.
Pressure gradient in the direction of their flow
B.
The amount of moisture they carry
C.
The nearness to the sea
D.
The direction in which they blow

Answer

Correct Answer : Pressure gradient in the direction of their flow

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Atmosphere Geography

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

Correct Answer : Decreases as temperature increases

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. The zone of Earth’s atmosphere immediately above its surface up to a height of about 16kms above equator and 8kms over the poles is known as

A.
Troposphere
B.
Mesosphere
C.
Thermosphere
D.
Stratosphere

Answer

Correct Answer : Troposphere

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. Transfer of surplus heat from the lower latitudes to higher latitudes is done by : I. ocean currents II. planetary winds III. tides IV. waves

A.
I and IV
B.
I and II
C.
III and IV
D.
II and III

Answer

Correct Answer : I and II

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. Troposphere is the hottest part of the atmosphere because

A.
It is heated by the Earth's surface
B.
It is closest to the Sun
C.
There are charged particles in it
D.
Heat is generated in it

Answer

Correct Answer : It is heated by the Earth's surface

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. Troposphere is the most warm part of the atmosphere because

A.
It gets warm from the heat of the surface of the Earth
B.
It is closer to the Sun
C.
It contains charged particles
D.
It produces heat

Answer

Correct Answer : It gets warm from the heat of the surface of the Earth

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. Venus has atmosphere made up of

A.
Helium
B.
Ammonia
C.
Carbon dioxide
D.
Hydrogen

Answer

Correct Answer : Carbon dioxide

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Atmosphere Geography

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

Correct Answer : Blizzards

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