atmosphere & climatology section 3 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The tropical cyclones of China Sea are called typhoons.
2. The tropical cyclones of the West Indies are called tornadoes.
3. The tropical cyclones of Australia are called williywillies.
4. 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

Question : 2

In which form is atmospheric humidity expressed?

a) Specific humidity

b) Absolute humidity

c) All of these

d) Relative humidity

Question : 3

Which one of the following has the highest wind velocity?

a) Hurricane

b) Typhoon

c) Tornado

d) Cyclone

Question : 4

Assertion (A): The atmosphere receives most of the heat only indirectly from the Sun and directly from the Earth’s surface.
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

Question : 5

Which of the following is not chemical weathering?

a) Hydrolysis

b) Oxidation

c) Carbonization

d) Freezing

Question : 6

When do Mediterranean regions receive heavy rainfall?

a) Spring

b) Summer

c) None of these

d) Winter