atmosphere & climatology section 6 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation
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The following question based on Atmosphere & Climatology topic of indian geography mcq
(a) Inversion
(b) Radiation
(c) Convection
(d) Conduction
The correct answers to the above question in:
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.
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Question : 1
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 : 2
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 : 3
Which of the following are true with regard to temperature control of the atmosphere of a given place?
- The major temperature contrasts on the earth’s surface are between landmasses and oceans.
- During the night, the water surface cools more rapidly than the land surface.
- Temperature generally decreases with latitude on either side of the equator.
- The temperature rises to a maximum during summer and falls to a minimum during winter.
a) 2, 3 and 4
b) 1, 3 and 4
c) 3 and 4
d) 1 and 2
Answer »Answer: (b)
Question : 4
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 : 5
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 : 6
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.
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