atmosphere & climatology section 6 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The solar radiation coming to Earth is called

a) Insolation

b) Radiant energy

c) Terrestrial radiation

d) Sunshine

Question : 2

Landmasses are heated and cooled much faster than water bodies. Identify the true statements in this regard.

1. The land gets heated by conduction
2. Water has a higher specific heat
3. Only the surface layers of water are heated
4. Water gets heated by convection

a) 2 and 3

b) 1, 2 and 3

c) 1, 2 and 4

d) 1 and 4

Question : 3

Which region of the Earth’s surface is called doldrums?

a) Sub-tropical high pressure belt

b) Equatorial low pressure belt

c) Sub-polar low pressure belt

d) Between 10° to 23.5° North and South Latitudes

Question : 4

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 : 5

A sudden fall of Mercury in Barometer indicates

a) Stormy weather

b) Fair weather

c) Hot weather

d) Cold weather

Question : 6

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