atmosphere & climatology section 4 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

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 : 2

Which among the following statements characterized EI Nino?

1. It occurs at irregular intervals
2. It carriers warmer water
3. It carries less saline water
4. Its atmospheric equivalent is southern oscillation.

a) II and III only

b) I and II only

c) I, II, III and IV

d) III and IV only

Question : 3

Highest altitude clouds are

a) Altostratus

b) Altocumulus

c) Cirrostratus

d) Cumulus

Question : 4

Which of the following are not a planetary wind?

a) Westerlies

b) Easterlies

c) Trade winds

d) Drainage winds

Question : 5

Which one of the following characteristics is NOT found in the Mediterranean climate?

a) Off-shore trade winds blow in the summer

b) Temperatures range from 21º C in summer to l0ºCl or below in the winter

c) The annual rainfall ranges from 1500 mm to 2000 mm

d) On-shore westerly winds blow in the winter bringing cyclonic rain

Question : 6

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