atmosphere & climatology section 3 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

A level of atmosphere which is composed partly of electrons and positive ions is called

a) Ionosphere

b) Troposphere

c) Mesosphere

d) Stratosphere

Question : 2

Winter temperature ranging from –29°C to –40°C, summer temperature about 10°C, total annual precipitation about 25 cm, and low humidity. These characterise the ____________ climate.

a) Tundra

b) Taiga

c) West European

d) Mountain

Question : 3

The Tornadoes are very strong tropical cyclones originating in

a) China Sea

b) Caribbean Sea

c) Black Sea

d) Arabian Sea

Question : 4

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 : 5

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 : 6

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

a) snow fall

b) condensation

c) precipitation

d) sublimation