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Statement II: Ozone is concentrated mainly in the stratosphere.
(a) Both the statements are individually true, but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
(b) Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
(c) Statement I is false, but Statement II is true
(d) Statement I is true, but Statement II is false
The correct answers to the above question in:
Answer: (a)
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Question : 1
The lower layer of atmosphere is called
a) troposphere
b) exosphere
c) mesosphere
d) ionosphere
Answer »Answer: (a)
The troposphere is the lowest layer of the Earth’s atmosphere. The air is very well mixed and the temperature decreases with altitude.
Question : 2
Depression formed due to deflating action of winds are called
a) Yardang
b) Playas
c) Sand dunes
d) Ventifacts
Answer »Answer: (a)
A yardang is a streamlined hill carved from bedrock or any consolidated or semi consolidated material by the dual action of wind abrasion, dust and sand, and deflation.
Yardangs become elongated features typically three or more times longer than wide, and when viewed from above, resemble the hull of a boat.
Question : 3
The stratosphere is said to be ideal for flying jet aircraft. This is because
a) the temperature is constant and ideal for aircraft engine efficiency
b) this layer is rich in ozone which reduces fuel consumption
c) of the absence of clouds and other weather phenomena
d) this layer is out of the firing range of anti-aircraft guns
Answer »Answer: (c)
Question : 4
Tropical cyclone of Philippines is termed as
a) Willy-willy
b) Typhoon
c) Baguio
d) Hurricane
Answer »Answer: (b)
The tropical cyclone of Philippines is known as Typhoon.
Question : 5
A hot local wind blowing in sahara desert is known as
a) Karaburan
b) Haboob
c) Harmattan
d) Jooran
Answer »Answer: (c)
A hot local wind blowing in sahara desert is known as Harmattan. The Harmattan is a dry and dusty West African trade wind. This northeasterly wind blows from the Sahara into the Gulf of Guinea between the end of November and the middle of March. The temperatures can be as low as 3 degrees Celsius
Question : 6
The intensity of insolation depends on
a) Nature of terrain
b) Altitude
c) Latitude
d) Wind
Answer »Answer: (c)
Insolation is the measure of solar radiation energy recieved on a given surface area in a given time. Some of the solar radiation is absorbed and the rest is reflected. Insolation is largest when the surface faces the sun.
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