atmosphere & climatology section 5 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The velocity of the winds is determined by

a) pressure gradient and humidity

b) pressure gradient

c) pressure and earth’s rotation

d) coriollis effect

Question : 2

A sudden fall of Mercury in Barometer indicates

a) Stormy weather

b) Fair weather

c) Hot weather

d) Cold weather

Question : 3

Westerlies in Southern Hemisphere are stronger and persistent than in Northern Hemisphere because

1. Southern Hemisphere has less landmass as compared to Northern Hemisphere.
2. Coriolis force is higher in Southern Hemisphere as compared to Northern Hemisphere.

a) Only 2

b) Only 1

c) Neither 1 nor 2

d) Both 1 and 2

Question : 4

The layers of the atmosphere are given in the figure. The layer marked ‘A’ refers to :

a) Mesosphere

b) Troposphere

c) Ionosphere

d) Stratosphere

Question : 5

The graph given below shows the mean average monthly temperatures (in ºC) and mean monthly rainfall (in cm) of a place. This graph is indicative of which one of the climatic zones of the world?

a) Rainy tropical

b) Wet and dry tropical

c) Temperate marine

d) Semi-arid tropical

Question : 6

Which of the following wind is blowing from the Mediterranean sea to the North-Western parts of India?

a) Norwesters

b) Western disturbances

c) Mango showers

d) Loo