atmosphere & climatology section 6 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation
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(a) Zeugen — Wind
(b) Canyon — River
(c) Moraine — Glacier
(d) Inselberg — Glacier
The correct answers to the above question in:
Answer: (d)
An inselberg is an isolated rock hill, Knob, ridge or Small mountain that rises abruptly from a gently sloping or virtually level surrounding plain.
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Question : 1
Normally, the temperature decreases with the increase in height from the Earth’s surface, because
- The atmosphere can be heated upwards only from the Earth’s surface.
- There is more moisture in the upper atmosphere.
- The air is less dense in the upper atmosphere.
a) 2 and 3
b) Only 1
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) 1 and 3
Answer »Answer: (d)
Question : 2
Atmospheric temperature increasing at the higher altitudes is called
a) Inversion
b) Radiation
c) Convection
d) Conduction
Answer »Answer: (a)
The reversal of the normal behaviour of temperature in the troposphere in which a layer of cool air at the surface is overlain by a layer of warmer air is known as temperature inversion.
Inversions play an important role in determining cloud forms, precipitation, and visibility.
Question : 3
The climatic zones are classified on the basis of
a) elevation
b) distance from the equator
c) distance from the sea
d) rainfall
Answer »Answer: (d)
The climatic zones are classified on the basis of maximum and minimum temperatures and the temperature range as well as the total and seasonal distribution of precipitation.
Based on these parameters, the most commonly used classification scheme was originally developed by Wladimir Koppen.
Question : 4
Thunderstorms are associated with
a) Cumulonimbus clouds
b) Cumulus clouds
c) Stratus clouds
d) Cirrus clouds
Answer »Answer: (a)
Cumulonimbus is a heavy, dense cloud mith great vertical growth and responsible for thunderstorms.
Question : 5
The atmospheric layer farthest from the Earth’s surface is known as
a) Exosphere
b) Stratosphere
c) Mesosphere
d) Ionosphere
Answer »Answer: (a)
Extending from the top of the thermosphere to 10,000 km above the earth is the exosphere which is farthest from the Earth. This layer has very few atmospheric molecules, which can escape into space.
Question : 6
Landmasses are heated and cooled much faster than water bodies. Which of the following statements justifies it?
- The land gets heated by conduction.
- Water has a higher specific heat.
- Only the surface layer of water is heated.
- Water gets heated by convection.
a) 2 and 3
b) 1, 2 and 3
c) 1, 2 and 4
d) 1 and 4
Answer »Answer: (c)
Land masses are heated and cooled much faster than water bodies because land gets heated by conduction and water has a higher specific heat, it gets heated by convection.
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