atmosphere & climatology section 5 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Main factor which determines the climate of any area is

a) Latitude

b) Altitude

c) Proximity to the sea

d) Type of vegetation

Question : 2

Study the following diagram : EARTH MOON SUN The diagram represents

a) spring tide at new moon

b) high tide

c) neap tide at half moon

d) spring tide at full moon

Question : 3

When the winds blow from all sides to the central low in an anticlockwise direction, then this phenomenon is known as

a) temperate cyclones of northern hemisphere

b) anti-tropical cyclones of southern hemisphere

c) tropical cyclones of southern hemisphere

d) tropical cyclones of northern hemisphere

Question : 4

The humidity of air depends on

a) Location

b) Temperature

c) All of the above

d) Weather

Question : 5

Of the main constituents, which of the following have great influence in earth’s climatic conditions?

a) Nitrogen

b) Oxygen

c) Water Vapour

d) Carbon dioxide

Question : 6

Mediterranean type of climate is characterized by

a) wet summer and dry winter

b) dry summer and wet winter

c) wet summer and wet winter

d) dry summer and dry winter