atmosphere & climatology section 3 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The term Roaring Forties is related to the

a) Planetary winds

b) Trade winds

c) Polar winds

d) Westerlies

Question : 2

What is the name given to winds blowing from subtropical high pressure regions, to the equator?

a) Tropical easterlies

b) Westerlies

c) Doldrums

d) High latitude easterlies

Question : 3

A geographic region has the following distinct characteristics.

1. Warm and dry climate.
2. Mild and wet winter.
3. Evergreen oak trees.

a) Eastern China

b) Mediterranean

c) Atlantic coast of North America

d) Central Asia

Question : 4

The temperature increases rapidly above

a) Exosphere

b) Ionosphere

c) Troposphere

d) Stratosphere

Question : 5

The Tornadoes are very strong tropical cyclones originating in

a) China Sea

b) Caribbean Sea

c) Black Sea

d) Arabian Sea

Question : 6

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