atmosphere & climatology section 4 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

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 : 2

The clouds of the highest altitude are

a) Altostratus

b) Altocumulus

c) Cirrostratus

d) Cumulus

Question : 3

Mid-latitude cyclones

a) are generally found only over the ocean

b) usually move across North-America from East to West

c) are formed in regions of strong temperature contrasts

d) generally bring clear skis and little precipitation

Question : 4

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 : 5

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 : 6

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