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. Rain shadow effect is associated with

A.
Convectional rainfall
B.
Cyclonic rainfall
C.
Orographic rainfall
D.
Frontal rainfall

Answer

Correct Answer : Orographic rainfall

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. Relative humidity

A.
Decreases with decreased temperature
B.
Increases with increased temperature
C.
Decreases with increased temperature
D.
Has no relation with increase or decrease of temperature

Answer

Correct Answer : Decreases with increased temperature

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. Relative humidity of the atmosphere is directly affected by ________

A.
Change in the direction of winds
B.
Change in atmospheric pressure
C.
Change in atmospheric temperature
D.
None of these

Answer

Correct Answer : Change in atmospheric temperature

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. Smog is likely to occur ________

A.
On calm, clear and cool nights
B.
Around valleys
C.
Near lakes
D.
Near the industrial areas

Answer

Correct Answer : Near the industrial areas

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. Some large lakes in temperate latitudes have a moderating influence upon the climate of adjacent land surfaces. Such an influence may develop when ________

A.
Prevailing out-blowing winds cross the lake in winter
B.
The water is shallow
C.
The lake is high above sea level
D.
The lake is a basin of inland drainage

Answer

Correct Answer : Prevailing out-blowing winds cross the lake in winter

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. Temperate cyclones bring along with them ________

A.
Thunderstorms and torrential rainfall
B.
Pleasant weather
C.
Snowfall and hail
D.
Mild rainfall

Answer

Correct Answer : Mild rainfall

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. Temperate lows are ________

A.
Polar regions which have very low temperatures
B.
Low pressure areas in cyclones
C.
Equatorial low pressure belt
D.
Sub-polar low pressure belts

Answer

Correct Answer : Sub-polar low pressure belts

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. Temperature generally decreases towards the poles because ________

A.
Cold surfaces do not absorb solar energy as readily as warm surfaces
B.
Air movement is generally towards the. equator
C.
Cold polar air masses prevent surface heating of the land
D.
Progressively lesser solar energy per unit area falls on the earth's surface as we move to polar regions

Answer

Correct Answer : Progressively lesser solar energy per unit area falls on the earth's surface as we move to polar regions

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. The absence of which among the following causes the temperature of the atmosphere to decrease with ascent along with decreasing density of air? I. Vegetation II. Water III. Carbon dioxide IV. Oxygen V. Nitrogen

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

Answer

Correct Answer : II and III

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Atmosphere Geography

Q. The albedo of which one among the following is the highest?

A.
Melting snow
B.
Cirrus cloud
C.
Cumulonimbus cloud
D.
Sand

Answer

Correct Answer : Cirrus cloud

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