atmosphere & climatology section 4 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which of the following are not a planetary wind?

a) Westerlies

b) Easterlies

c) Trade winds

d) Drainage winds

Question : 2

Wind is often found to blow in a hot summer day due to

a) radiation from the soil

b) conduction of heat between air and soil on the Earth

c) None of the above

d) convection current of air

Question : 3

Which one among the following is not a factor that affects direction of wind?

a) Friction

b) Pressure gradient

c) Coriolis effect

d) Magnetism

Question : 4

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 : 5

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 : 6

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