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Q. Compared to other slopes in the northern hemisphere which is the warmest?

A. North facing

B. East facing

C. South facing

D. West facing

Answer

Correct Answer : South facing

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Q. Condensation is a process which occurs when

A. Temperature in the air parcel remains static

B. Temperature falls below 0°C

C. Absolute humidity becomes equal to relative humidity

D. Relative humidity becomes 100% and more

Answer

Correct Answer : Relative humidity becomes 100% and more

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Q. Consider the following statements 1. Tropical cyclones have circular isobars. 2. Tropical cyclones originate entirely within the tropical air mass. 3. The intensity and magnitude of hurricanes generally exceed those of typhoons. 4. Tropical cyclones are more destructive than the western disturbances. Select the correct answer by using the following codes

A. 2 and 3

B. 1, 2 and 4

C. 1 only

D. 3 and 4

Answer

Correct Answer : 1, 2 and 4

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Q. Consider the following statements regarding general characteristics associated with tropical cyclones 1. Tropical cyclones move with very low velocity over the oceans but become strong while moving over the land areas. 2. They are confined to a particular period of the year (mainly summer) and normally move from east to west. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A. Both 1 and 2

B. 1 only

C. 2 only

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

Correct Answer : 2 only

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Q. Consider the following statements regarding the distribution and pattern of isotherms 1. In the northern hemisphere, isotherms bend sharply equator-ward over the continents during winter. 2. Temperature gradients are greater in summer than in winter in the northern hemisphere. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A. Both 1 and 2

B. 1 only

C. 2 only

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

Correct Answer : 1 only

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Q. Consider the following statements: 1. A hurricane acquires its spin from the Coriolis effect. 2. The diameter of the hurricane decreases as it moves away from low latitudes. 3. The diameter of a hurricane is never below 150 km. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 3 only

B. 1 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer

Correct Answer : 1 and 3 only

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Q. Consider the following statements: 1. Either of the two belts over the oceans at about 30° to 35° N and S Latitudes is known as Horse Latitude. 2. Horse latitudes are low pressure belts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. Both 1 and 2

B. 1 only

C. 2 only

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

Correct Answer : 1 only

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Q. Consider the following statements: 1. Mistral is a cold wind blowing in North America. 2. Sirocco is a hot dry wind blowing across the North African coast. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A. Both 1 and 2

B. 1 only

C. 2 only

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

Correct Answer : 2 only

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Q. Consider the following statements: 1. Nearly 99% of the total mass of the atmosphere lies within 30 km of the Earth’s surface. 2. The proportion of ozone in the atmosphere increases to a maximum at about 60 km from Earth’s surface. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. Both 1 and 2

B. 1 only

C. 2 only

D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

Correct Answer : 1 only

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Q. Consider the following statements: 1. The annual range of temperature is greater in the Pacific Ocean than that in the Atlantic Ocean. 2. The annual range of temperature is greater in the Northern Hemisphere than that in the Southern Hemisphere. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?