atmosphere & climatology section 2 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Variations in the length of day and night time from season-to-season are due to

1. The Earth’s rotation on its axis.
2. The Earth’s revolution around the Sun in an elliptical manner.
3. Latitudinal position of the place.
4. Revolution of the Earth on-axis.

a) Only 2 and 4

b) Only 1

c) Only 1 and 3

d) 1, 2 and 3

Question : 2

Perpendicular rays are usually more heating than oblique rays. Therefore, south-facing slopes are warmer than north-facing slopes in the summer

a) in the southern hemisphere

b) in the northern hemisphere

c) nowhere

d) everywhere

Question : 3

Westerlies in southern hemisphere are stronger and persistent than in northern hemisphere. Why?

1. Southern hemisphere has less landmass as compared to northern hemisphere.
2. Coriolis force is higher in southern hemisphere as compared to northern hemisphere.

a) 2 only

b) 1 only

c) Neither 1 nor 2

d) Both 1 and 2

Question : 4

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 : 5

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 : 6

An anti-cyclone

1. is an intense low-pressure system.
2. has winds blowing clockwise in the southern hemisphere.
3. is accompanied by clear and settled weather conditions.
4. is more extensive, slower-moving and more persistent than a depression.

a) 2, 3 and 4

b) 1, 2 and 4

c) 1 and 2

d) 3 and 4