atmosphere & climatology section 3 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The process of change of state of water from solid directly into vapour is called

a) snow fall

b) condensation

c) precipitation

d) sublimation

Question : 2

The angular speed of a whirlwind in a Tornado towards the centre

a) increases

b) decreases rapidly

c) slowly becomes zero

d) remains constant

Question : 3

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.

a) 4 2 3 1

b) 2 4 1 3

c) 4 2 1 3

d) 2 4 3 1

Question : 4

Which is the lowest layer of the atmosphere?

a) Stratosphere

b) Troposphere

c) Thermosphere

d) Mesosphere

Question : 5

The vertical movement of air is termed as

a) air current

b) wind

c) air mobility

d) air turbulence

Question : 6

Which one of the following statements about the atmosphere is correct?

a) The atmosphere has no definite upper limits but gradually thins until it becomes imperceptible.

b) The atmosphere has definite upper limits but gradually thins until it becomes imperceptible.

c) The atmosphere has no definite upper limits but gradually thickens until it becomes imperceptible.

d) The atmosphere has definite upper limits but gradually thickens until it becomes imperceptible.