atmosphere & climatology section 1 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

What is the effect of Chinook winds in the central plains in the USA?

a) Temperature of summer reduces

b) Temperature of winter rises

c) No effect on temperature

d) Uniform temperature

Question : 2

During a thunderstorm, the thunder in the sky is produced by the

1. meeting of cumulonimbus clouds in the sky.
2. lightning that separates the nimbus clouds.
3. violent upward movement of air and water particles.

a) 2 and 3

b) Only 1

c) None of the above

d) 1 and 3

Question : 3

What will happen if the temperature of water is lowered from 8 °C to 3°C?

a) Water will not change in volume

b) Water will freeze

c) The volume will first decrease, then increase

d) The volume will first increase, then decrease

Question : 4

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.

a) 3 2 4 1

b) 3 2 1 4

c) 2 3 1 4

d) 2 3 4 1

Question : 5

Which of the following countries has a constitutional provision for maintaining 70% of its geographical area under forest?

a) Nepal

b) Maldives

c) Afghanistan

d) Bhutan

Question : 6

The main advantage of Rain Water Harvesting (RWH) is

a) Avoid floods

b) Recharge ground water

c) Avoid soil erosion

d) Reduce the loss of water