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. Which of the following constituents of the atmosphere are important from the climatic point of view ? 1. Nitrogen 2. Oxygen 3. Carbon dioxide

A.
1, 2 and 3
B.
1 and 2
C.
2 and 3
D.
Only 3

Answer

Correct Answer : Only 3

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Atmosphere Geography

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

Correct Answer : Ozone

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. Which of the following is a cold wind?

A.
Chinook
B.
Buran
C.
Foehn
D.
Sirocco

Answer

Correct Answer : Buran

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. Which of the following is especially true of anticyclones in the southern hemisphere?

A.
They often form over continents
B.
The air moves in a circular manner
C.
Pressure increases from the outside to the centre
D.
The air moves in an anti-clockwise direction

Answer

Correct Answer : The air moves in an anti-clockwise direction

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. Which of the following is located at the minimum height from the Earth?

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

Answer

Correct Answer : Troposphere

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. Which of the following is not one of the three processes involved in the transfer of water between the atmosphere and the surface of the Earth?

A.
Condensation
B.
Insolation
C.
Evaporation
D.
Precipitation

Answer

Correct Answer : Insolation

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. Which of the following is produced by the rapid ascent of moist air?

A.
Hail
B.
Frost
C.
Fog
D.
Snow

Answer

Correct Answer : Hail

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. Which of the following is the annual precipitation of an area?

A.
The total amount of rain per year, irrespective of snow, hail and sleet
B.
All forms of precipitation converted to the quantity of liquid water
C.
The total actual amount of rain, snow, hail and sleet
D.
All forms of precipitation measured after conversion to equal quantity of ice

Answer

Correct Answer : All forms of precipitation converted to the quantity of liquid water

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. Which of the following is/are characteristic of a depression in the southern hemisphere? I. It is a mass of air whose isobars form an oval or circular shape II. Pressure is high in the centre and decreases towards the outside III. Air moves anti-clockwise

A.
I and III
B.
I only
C.
II only
D.
All three

Answer

Correct Answer : I only

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. Which of the following is/are correct in matching the layer of atmosphere and its characteristic ? I. Troposphere : weather phenomena II. Stratosphere : ozone layer III. Ionosphere : radio waves reflected to earth’s surface IV. Mesosphere : Aurorae

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

Answer

Correct Answer : I, II and III

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