atmosphere & climatology section 4 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

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 : 2

Heat gain through insolation and heat loss through terrestrial radiation are equal approximately at which latitude ?

a) 40½° North and South

b) 22½° North and South

c) 66½° North and South

d) 42½° North and South

Question : 3

The world’s largest and most dense forests are in

a) Tanzania

b) India

c) Canada

d) Brazil

Question : 4

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 : 5

Highest altitude clouds are

a) Altostratus

b) Altocumulus

c) Cirrostratus

d) Cumulus

Question : 6

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