atmosphere & climatology section 4 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

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 : 2

Highest altitude clouds are

a) Altostratus

b) Altocumulus

c) Cirrostratus

d) Cumulus

Question : 3

Which of the following does not affect the distribution of insolation?

a) Angle of sun’s rays

b) Altitude

c) Ocean currents

d) Length of the day

Question : 4

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 : 5

Which of the following are not a planetary wind?

a) Westerlies

b) Easterlies

c) Trade winds

d) Drainage winds

Question : 6

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