atmosphere & climatology section 4 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

In which of the following countries of Africa, dense, hot and humid forest are found?

a) Kenya

b) Ivory Coast

c) South Africa

d) Zimbabwe

Question : 2

Which among the following represents the correct sequence in increasing height, of different types of cloud formation?

a) Stratus, cumulus, cirrus, cumulonimbus

b) Cirrus, cumulonimbus, stratus, cumulus

c) Cirrus, cumulus, cumulonimbus, stratus

d) Cumulonimbus, cumulus, stratus, cirrus

Question : 3

What is the general direction of cyclones formed in the Bay of Bengal?

a) West to East

b) East to West

c) North to South

d) West to South

Question : 4

Which one of the following is not related to production of precipitation?

a) Adiabatic process

b) Diabatic process

c) Convergence of air

d) Ascent of Air

Question : 5

All vital atmospheric processes leading to various climatic and weather conditions take place in the :

a) Troposphere

b) Stratosphere

c) Exosphere

d) Ionosphere

Question : 6

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Cyclone is a low-pressure system.
2. The wind movement is clockwise in the cyclone of the northern hemisphere.

a) 2 only

b) 1 only

c) Neither 1 nor 2

d) Both 1 and 2