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 winds is incorrectly paired with the area in which it prevails?

A.
Southerly Burster - New South Wales
B.
Berg wind - South eastern Africa
C.
Karaburan - Tarim basin of Sinkiang
D.
Hurricanes - New Zealand

Answer

Correct Answer : Hurricanes - New Zealand

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. Which of these statements are correct regarding the atmosphere of the earth: 1. It is enveloping the earth because of gravity. 2. Its density decreases with increasing height from the surface of the earth. 3. Its characteristic composition is same throughout its height. 4. Amount of pressure it exerts on earth’s surface at sea level is called one atm sphere.

A.
2, 3 and 4
B.
1 and 4
C.
2 and 4
D.
1, 2 and 4

Answer

Correct Answer : 1, 2 and 4

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. Which of these statements are correct with reference to tornadoes? 1. Tornadoes are smaller and more intense than hurricanes. 2. Tornadoes are most abundant along the eastern coast of India. 3. The average tornado lasts for less than one hour. 4. Tornadoes are most common in the afternoons in the early summer.

A.
1, 2 and 4
B.
1, 3 and 4
C.
2, 3 and 4
D.
1, 2 and 3

Answer

Correct Answer : 1, 3 and 4

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. Which one among the following forces is most powerful in determining movement of wind including its velocity ?

A.
Frictional force
B.
Gravitational force
C.
Centrifugal force
D.
Pressure gradient force

Answer

Correct Answer : Pressure gradient force

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. Which one among the following is a high cloud?

A.
Nimbostratus
B.
Cirrus
C.
Cumulonimbus
D.
Stratus

Answer

Correct Answer : Cirrus

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. Which one among the following local winds is not characteristically hot and dry?

A.
Khamsin
B.
Sirocco
C.
Mistral
D.
Chinook

Answer

Correct Answer : Mistral

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. Which one among the following statements relating to a cyclone is not correct?

A.
Wind movement towards the low pressure centre of a cyclone is clockwise in the northern hemisphere
B.
It is a wind circulation system with a low pressure at the centre
C.
It brings about sudden change In weather condition in an area
D.
It is known as hurricane in West Indies

Answer

Correct Answer : Wind movement towards the low pressure centre of a cyclone is clockwise in the northern hemisphere

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. Which one among the following statements relating to an anticyclone is correct?

A.
The contribution of an anticyclone towards determining weather of an area is quite significant
B.
Anticyclone is a wind system with a high pressure centre
C.
In anticyclone the movement of wind is inward
D.
The movement of wind is clockwise in an anticyclone of southern hemisphere

Answer

Correct Answer : Anticyclone is a wind system with a high pressure centre

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. Which one of the following characteristics is not associated with the tropical cyclones?

A.
As the cold front passes, the weather changes very rapidly
B.
Before the cyclone arrives the air becomes very still and temperature and humidity are high
C.
As the front of the vertex arrives, gusty winds develop and thick clouds appear
D.
Calm conditions return when the eye of the cyclone arrives

Answer

Correct Answer : Calm conditions return when the eye of the cyclone arrives

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. Which one of the following climates is found in coastal areas of Californian North America, Central Chile in South America and South-West tip of West Australia?

A.
Humid Continental
B.
Tropical savanna
C.
Mediterranean
D.
Low-latitude steppe

Answer

Correct Answer : Mediterranean

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