atmosphere & climatology section 2 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (c)

Troposphere is the lowest layer of Atmosphere.

Answer: (b)

The daily range of temperature decreases on proceeding equator to poles.

Answer: (b)

A wind rose is a graphic tool used by meteorologists to give a succinct view of how wind speed and direction are typically distributed at a particular location.

Answer: (a)

The ozone layer of Earth’s stratosphere absorbs most of the Sun’s ultraviolet radiation. It absorbs 97 to 99 percent of the Sun’s medium-frequency ultraviolet light (from about 200 nm to 315 nm wavelength), which otherwise would potentially damage exposed life forms on the earth.

Answer: (b)

Tropical cyclones in Australia are called Willy-willy. Willy willy is a small windstorm that mostly occurs in dry, outback areas. The term Willy Willy is of Aboriginal origin. Willy willies are normally tropical cyclones.

Answer: (b)

The name Vardah, which means red rose, was given by Pakistan. The name was originally part of a standby list that is used to replace retired names in the original list.