atmosphere & climatology section 4 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The velocity of winds is governed by

a) Farrel’s Law

b) pressure gradient

c) temperature

d) rotation of the earth

Question : 2

Match the lists correctly.

a) 4 3 2 1

b) 1 2 3 4

c) 3 2 4 1

d) 2 3 1 4

Question : 3

Consider the following statements regarding the cumulonimbus clouds

1. This cloud is also referred to as thunder clouds.
2. This brings convectional rain.
3. This is frequently seen in tropical afternoons.
4. These are woolly, bumpy clouds arranged in layers appearing like waves in the blue sky.

a) 3 only

b) 2 only

c) 4 only

d) 1 and 4

Question : 4

Which of the following absorbs part of the insolation and preserves earth’s radiated heat?

a) Nitrogen

b) Oxygen

c) Carbon-di-oxide

d) Water vapour

Question : 5

Air Pressure is lowest in

a) Spring

b) Winter Season

c) Summer season

d) Autumn Season

Question : 6

Logically, what does a continually rising air pressure indicate?

a) Advent of a cyclone

b) Advent of unsettled and cloudy weather

c) Fire and unsettled weather

d) Fine and settled weather