atmosphere & climatology section 7 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Normally, the temperature decreases with the increase in height from the Earth’s surface because

1. The atmosphere can be heated upwards only from the Earth’s surface.
2. There is more moisture in the upper atmosphere.
3. The air is less dense in the upper atmosphere.
4. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

a) 2 and 3 only

b) 1 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 1 and 3 only

Question : 2

Fog is a phenomenon indicating

a) Normal lapse of temperature

b) Low average temperature

c) High average temperature

d) Inversion of temperature

Question : 3

Consider the following pairs based on Name of the Related local Winds & Country,

1. Sirocco – France
2. Bora – Italy
3. Blizzard – Canada

a) Only 2

b) Only 1

c) Only 3

d) Only 2 and 3

Question : 4

Very strong and cold icy winds that blow in the Polar regions are called

a) Tornadoes

b) Typhoons

c) Polar winds

d) Blizzards

Question : 5

Clouds are the result of

a) Normal temp. lapse rate

b) Evaporation

c) Condensation

d) Catabatic lapse rate

Question : 6

La Nina is suspected to have caused recent floods in Australia. How is La Nina different from El Nino?

1. La Nina is characterized by unusually cold ocean temperature in the equatorial Indian Ocean whereas El Nino is characterized by unusually warm ocean temperature in the equatorial Pacific Ocean.
2. El Nino has an adverse effect on the South-West monsoon in India, but La Nina has no effect on the monsoon climate.

a) Only 2

b) Only 1

c) Neither 1 nor 2

d) Both 1 and 2