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. In which layer, temperature increases dramatically?

A.
Stratosphere
B.
Ionosphere
C.
Exosphere
D.
Troposphere

Answer

Correct Answer : Ionosphere

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. Increase in carbon dioxide in atmosphere causes ________

A.
Uniform earth temperature
B.
Rise in earth temperature
C.
Fall in earth temperature
D.
Increase in Ultraviolet rays

Answer

Correct Answer : Rise in earth temperature

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. Land masses are heated and cooled much faster than water bodies. Identify the true statements in this regard: I. Land gets heated by conduction II. Water has higher specific heat III. Only the surface layers of water are heated IV. Water gets heated by convection

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

Answer

Correct Answer : I, II and IV

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. Lapse rate is related to the decrease of ________

A.
Temperature at 1°F for an ascent of 330 feet
B.
Wind velocity with an ascent of 300 feet
C.
Humidity with an ascent of 450 feet
D.
Pressure with an ascent of 500 feet

Answer

Correct Answer : Temperature at 1°F for an ascent of 330 feet

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. Local thunderstorms ‘Nor westers’ are prominent in ________

A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Punjab
C.
West Bengal
D.
Tamil Nadu

Answer

Correct Answer : West Bengal

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. Logically, what does a continually rising air pressure indicate?

A.
Fine and settled weather
B.
Advent of unsettled and cloudy weather
C.
Advent of a cyclone
D.
Fine and unsettled weather

Answer

Correct Answer : Advent of unsettled and cloudy weather

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. Mist is a result of which one of the following?

A.
Sublimation
B.
Condensation
C.
Evaporation
D.
Saturation

Answer

Correct Answer : Condensation

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. Northern part of Australia is typified by which one of the following?

A.
Temperate climate
B.
Equatorial climate
C.
Mediterranean climate
D.
Monsoon climate

Answer

Correct Answer : Monsoon climate

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. Pampero is ________

A.
A moisture laden wind which brings rainfall to the west coast of Panama
B.
A cold wind which prevails in Argentina and Uruguay
C.
A low pressure area in Equator 63° S
D.
A high pressure area which develops first and then leads to the formation of an anticyclone

Answer

Correct Answer : A cold wind which prevails in Argentina and Uruguay

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. Precipitation takes place when ________

A.
Temperature of moisture in air sharply decreases
B.
The sky is overcast with clouds
C.
Temperature of moisture in air suddenly increases
D.
Winds begin to blow in a circular motion

Answer

Correct Answer : The sky is overcast with clouds

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