atmosphere & climatology section 2 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

A cyclone is an area of

a) high pressure surrounded by low pressure

b) low pressure surrounded by high pressure

c) air subsidence

d) air divergence

Question : 2

Consider the following statements.

1. In Equatorial regions, the year is divided into four main seasons.
2. In the Mediterranean region, summer receives more rain.
3. In China type climate, rainfall occurs throughout the year.
4. Tropical highlands exhibit vertical zonation of different climates.

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 1, 2, 3 and 4

c) 3 and 4

d) 1, 2 and 4

Question : 3

Consider the following statements

1. Ozone is mostly found in the stratosphere
2. Ozone layer lies 25 to 30 km above the surface of the Earth
3. Ozone absorbs ultraviolet radiation from the Sun.
4. Ozone layer has no significance for life on the Earth

a) 1 and 3

b) 1 and 2

c) 3 and 4

d) 1, 2 and 3

Question : 4

Which of the following is/are ‘rain cloud’?

1. Cirrus
2. Nimbostratus
3. Cumulonimbus
4. Altocumulus

a) 2 and 3 only

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 1 and 4 only

d) 3 and 4 only

Question : 5

Wind rose represents

a) wind data

b) wind turbulance

c) wind temperature

d) wind pressure

Question : 6

As we proceed from equator to poles, the daily range of temperature tends to

a) increase

b) decrease

c) fluctuate

d) be constant