atmosphere & climatology section 6 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

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 : 2

Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

a) Bora - Poland

b) Foehn - Alps Mountain

c) Khamsin – Egypt

d) Mistral - Rhine Valley

Question : 3

The solar radiation coming to Earth is called

a) Insolation

b) Radiant energy

c) Terrestrial radiation

d) Sunshine

Question : 4

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