atmosphere & climatology section 2 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

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 : 2

The cyclonic storm occurring over the Caribbean Sea is known as—

a) Willy-Willy

b) Typhoon

c) Cyclone

d) Hurricane

Question : 3

Airmass near to the earth’s surface is warmer because it

a) contains dust particles

b) radiates heat

c) is far from the sun

d) is warmed by terrestrial radiation

Question : 4

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 : 5

Depression formed due to deflating action of winds are called

a) Yardang

b) Playas

c) Sand dunes

d) Ventifacts

Question : 6

The lower layer of atmosphere is called

a) troposphere

b) exosphere

c) mesosphere

d) ionosphere