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Reason (R): The conversion from shortwave solar to longwave terrestrial energy takes place at the Earth’s surface.
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(a) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(c) (A) is false, but (R) is true
(d) (A) is true, but (R) is false
The correct answers to the above question in:
Answer: (b)
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Question : 1
What happens to atmospheric pressure with an increase in altitude?
a) It decreases
b) It remains constant
c) It constantly fluctuates
d) It increases
Answer »Answer: (a)
In most circumstances, atmospheric pressure is closely approximated by the hydrostatic pressure caused by the mass of air above the measurement point. Low-pressure areas have a less atmospheric mass above their location, whereas high-pressure areas have more atmospheric mass above their location.
Likewise, as elevation increases, there is less overlying atmospheric mass, so that pressure decreases with increasing elevation.
Question : 2
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
- The tropical cyclones of China Sea are called typhoons.
- The tropical cyclones of the West Indies are called tornadoes.
- The tropical cyclones of Australia are called williywillies.
- Formation of an anticyclone results in stormy weather condition.
a) 1, 2 and 4 only
b) 1, 2, 3 and 4
c) 3 only
d) 1 and 3 only
Answer »Answer: (d)
A typhoon is the name of a strong tropical cyclone whose development is common in the Western North Pacific Ocean and the South China Sea.
The vast majority of tornadoes occur in the Tornado Alley region of the United States although they can occur nearly anywhere in North America. Willy willies is a severe tropical cyclone in Australia.
Formation of anticyclone results in calm and settled weather.
Question : 3
In which form is atmospheric humidity expressed?
a) Specific humidity
b) Absolute humidity
c) All of these
d) Relative humidity
Answer »Answer: (c)
Question : 4
Which of the following is not chemical weathering?
a) Hydrolysis
b) Oxidation
c) Carbonization
d) Freezing
Answer »Answer: (d)
Question : 5
When do Mediterranean regions receive heavy rainfall?
a) Spring
b) Summer
c) None of these
d) Winter
Answer »Answer: (d)
Question : 6
The temperature and rainfall record of a meteorological station is given below.
| Month | Temperature (0º C) | Rainfall (cm) |
| J | 9.4 | 12.2 |
| F | 10.6 | 9.1 |
| M | 11.7 | 7.9 |
| A | 12.2 | 2.5 |
| M | 13.3 | 1.8 |
| J | 13.9 | 0.3 |
| J | 13.9 | - |
| A | 14.4 | - |
| S | 15.6 | 0.8 |
| O | 15.0 | 2.5 |
| N | 13.3 | 6.1 |
| D | 10.6 | 11.7 |
Average Rainfall: 54.9 cm per annum
Identify the region having the above climatic pattern from amongst the following.
a) Monsoon region
b) Mediterranean region
c) North-West European region
d) Steppe region
Answer »Answer: (b)
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