atmosphere & climatology section 1 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The temperature increase is more marked in northern Pacific Ocean as an influence of Kuroshivo current in

a) Winter

b) Summer

c) Spring

d) Autumn

Question : 2

As per Ferrel’s law

a) in the southern hemisphere, the north blowing winds are deflected eastward

b) in the northern hemisphere, the north blowing winds are deflected westward

c) in the southern hemisphere the south blowing winds are deflected eastward

d) in the northern hemisphere, the south blowing winds are deflected eastward

Question : 3

In which region does rainfall occur throughout the year?

a) Equatorial

b) Mediterranean

c) Temperate

d) Tropical

Question : 4

What is stated in terms of grams of water vapour per kilogram of moist air?

a) Relative humidity

b) Specific humidity

c) Absolute humidity

d) Vapour pressure

Question : 5

Consider the following statements about the ‘Roaring Forties’.

1. They blow uninterrupted in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
2. They blow with great strength and constancy.
3. Their direction is generally from North-West to East in the Southern Hemisphere.
4. Overcast skies, rain and raw weather are generally associated with them.

a) 2, 3 and 4

b) 1, 2 and 3

c) 1, 2 and 4

d) 1, 3 and 4

Question : 6

Assertion (A):
The ports of North-West Europe are open throughout the year.
Reason (R):
The South Westerly winds blow over North-West Europe throughout the year.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Code

a) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

b) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

c) (A) is false, but (R) is true

d) (A) is true, but (R) is false