atmosphere & climatology section 3 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Consider the map given below. Of the four shaded areas in the map, that which is characterised by hot dry summer, mild and moist winters and seasonal reversal of winds is the areas labelled.

a) 2

b) 1

c) 4

d) 3

Question : 2

Collision-Coalescence process of precipitation is applicable to

a) those clouds which do not extend beyond the freezing level

b) clouds which extend beyond freezing level

c) cumulonimbus cloud

d) all types of clouds

Question : 3

Coniferous forests are mainly found in

a) Temperate region

b) Tropical region

c) None of the above

d) Coastal region

Question : 4

Which among the following countries doesn’t come under the category of equatorial climate?

a) Ethiopia

b) Congo

c) Zaire

d) Gabon

Question : 5

Statement I: Anticyclone, which is a high-pressure wind system, does not bring about significant change in weather condition.
Statement II: The outward movement of wind from the high-pressure centre keeps limited scope for weather disturbance.

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

Which of the following latitudinal extents relate to ‘horse latitudes’?

a) 30° – 40° North and South

b) 20° – 30° North and South

c) 50° – 60° North and South

d) 40° – 50° North and South