atmosphere & climatology section 5 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Which of the following pair matchings is correct?

a) Equatorial Zone - Rain with thunder in the noon

b) Mediterranean Sea Zone - Summer rain

c) Desert zone - Winter rain

d) Monsoon Zone - Heavy rain throughout the year

Question : 2

Which one among the following statements regarding Chinook winds is not correct?

a) They descend along the Eastern slopes of the rocky mountain in mid-latitudes

b) These are local winds

c) They benefit agriculture

d) They bring lots of rain with them

Question : 3

Consider the following statements :

1. Half the water vapour in the air in the atmosphere lies below an altitude of 1000 m.
2. The amount of precipitable water in the atmosphere increases from the equator to the poles.

a) Only 2

b) Only 1

c) Neither 1 nor 2

d) Both 1 and 2

Question : 4

Which of the following winds is called anti-trade wind?

a) Cyclone

b) Chinook

c) Westerlies

d) Typhoon

Question : 5

A large body of air having fairly uniform temperature and humidity etc. is called

a) an anticyclone

b) a cyclone

c) an air parcel

d) an air mass

Question : 6

Consider the following statements.

1. Either of the two belts over the oceans at about 30º to 35º N and S latitudes is known as Horse Latitude.
2. Horse Latitudes are low-pressure belts.

a) Only 2

b) Only 1

c) Neither 1 nor 2

d) Both 1 and 2