atmosphere & climatology section 5 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Match List I and List II and mark the correct answer. 

a) a = 3, b = 4, c = 2, d = 1

b) a = 4, b = 2, c = 1, d = 3

c) a = 4, b = 3, c = 1, d = 2

d) a = 3, b = 1, c = 4, d = 2

Question : 2

Which of the pedogenic regimes is associated with hot, dry climates?

a) Gleisation

b) Podzolisation

c) Calcification

d) Laterisation

Question : 3

Consider the diagrams below and say which one represents neap tide :

1. Sun Moon Earth
2. Sun Moon Earth

a) 2 only

b) 1 only

c) Neither 1 nor 2

d) Both 1 and 2

Question : 4

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 : 5

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 : 6

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