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The following question based on Atmosphere & Climatology topic of indian geography mcq
- 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
The correct answers to the above question in:
Answer: (d)
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Question : 1
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 : 2
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 : 3
Examine the following statements and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
- The atmospheric air is never completely dry.
- Water vapour can occupy as much as 4 per cent of the atmospheric volume.
- Water vapour in the atmosphere is always invisible.
a) 2 and 3 are correct
b) 1 and 2 are correct
c) 1, 2 and 3 are correct
d) 1 and 3 are correct
Answer »Answer: (b)
Water vapour in the atmosphere is visible
Question : 4
Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
a) Zeugen — Wind
b) Canyon — River
c) Moraine — Glacier
d) Inselberg — Glacier
Answer »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.
Question : 5
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 : 6
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.
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