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The following question based on Atmosphere & Climatology topic of indian geography mcq
(a) When rain freezes into snow flakes while passing through the atmosphere.
(b) When condensation takes place below 0°C and precipitation occurs in the form of flakes.
(c) When the air temperature is much lower than surface temperature.
(d) When condensation takes place in the form of fog and precipitation occurs as flakes.
The correct answers to the above question in:
Answer: (b)
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Question : 1
Most of the communication satellites today are placed in a geostationary orbit. In order to stay over the same spot on the Earth, a geostationary satellite has to be directly above the
a) Either North or South Pole
b) Tropic of Cancer
c) Tropic of Capricorn
d) Equator
Answer »Answer: (d)
A geostationary satellite is an earth-orbiting satellite. It is placed at an altitude of approximately 35,800 kilo metres directly over the equator that revolves in the same direction the earth rotates (west to east).]
Question : 2
The atmospheric layer which reflects radio waves is called
a) Ionosphere
b) Exosphere
c) Troposphere
d) Stratosphere
Answer »Answer: (a)
Atmospheric layer which reflects radio waves is called Ionosphere. The ionosphere is a region of the upper atmosphere, from about 85 km (53 mi) to 600 km (370 mi) altitude, and includes the thermosphere and parts of the mesosphere and exosphere. It is distinguished because it is ionized by solar radiation.
It plays an important part in atmospheric electricity and forms the inner edge of the magnetosphere. It has practical importance because, among other functions, it influences radio propagation to distant places on the Earth.
Question : 3
Consider the following statements:
- The approach of a cyclone is characterised by a rise in barometric reading.
- In the cyclones of the Northern hemisphere, the winds circulate in an anticlockwise direction.
a) 2 only
b) 1 only
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) Both1 and 2
Answer »Answer: (d)
Cyclone is a mass of air whose isobars form an oval or circular shape, with low pressure at the centre.
The air converges at the centre and rises to disposed of. In a depression, the winds rotate anticlockwise in the Northern hemisphere. While in the Southern hemisphere, the circular movement of winds is in a clockwise direction.
Question : 4
Which one of the following statements is correct?
a) Cold fronts normally move faster than warm fronts and therefore frequently overtake the warm fronts.
b) Cold fronts move at slower rate than warm fronts and therefore cannot overtake the warm fronts.
c) Cold fronts move faster than warm fronts but they cannot overtake the warm fronts.
d) Cold fronts move at slower rate, and eventually they are overtaken by the warm fronts.
Answer »Answer: (a)
Heavier and denser cold air (cold fronts) pushes the warmer lighter air (warm fronts) causing precipitation and showering.
Question : 5
Hekistotherms are plants growing in
a) high temperature
b) bright light
c) very low light
d) very low temperature
Answer »Answer: (d)
Question : 6
Match the following List-I & List-II:
List I | List II |
A. Plucking | 1. Wind |
B. Deflation | 2. Stream |
C. Abrasion | 3. Glacier |
D. Attrition | 4. Mutual friction of rock fragments |
a) 3 1 2 4
b) 3 2 1 4
c) 3 4 1 2
d) 1 3 4 2
Answer »Answer: (a)
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