atmosphere & climatology section 2 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

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

Question : 2

The amount of insolation received at a place on the surface of the earth depends upon:

a) the longitude of the place

b) its climate

c) the altitude of the place

d) its latitude

Question : 3

Which one is an anticyclone?

a) High pressure system with clockwise winds in the northern hemisphere.

b) Low pressure system with clockwise winds in the northern hemisphere.

c) High pressure system with clockwise winds in southern hemisphere.

d) Low pressure system with clockwise winds in southern hemisphere.

Question : 4

The lower layer of atmosphere is called

a) troposphere

b) exosphere

c) mesosphere

d) ionosphere

Question : 5

Statement I: Ozone is a tri-atomic molecule of oxygen.
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

Question : 6

Tropical cyclone of Philippines is termed as

a) Willy-willy

b) Typhoon

c) Baguio

d) Hurricane