atmosphere & climatology section 7 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The term ‘Roaring Forties’ refers to

a) Strong tidal waves between 40- 60 degree South

b) Strong ocean winds between 40-60 degree South

c) Loud voices of volcanic eruptions between 40-60 degree South in the sea

d) The sailors heard a loud stormy voice between 40-60 degree South

Question : 2

Which of the following statements regarding hurricanes is/are correct?

1. They develop over the ocean between 8° – 15° N.
2. They are almost absent in the South Atlantic Ocean.
3. They do not develop close to the equator.

a) 2 and 3 only

b) 1 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 1 and 3 only

Question : 3

Subtropical high pressure belts are otherwise called

a) Screeching sixties

b) Furious fifties

c) Roaring forties

d) Horse latitudes

Question : 4

Doldrum is characterized by

a) Uniform low pressure

b) Uniform high pressure

c) High humidity

d) High wind velocity

Question : 5

Which of the following would you generally associate with Tornadoes?

a) China Sea

b) Gulf of Mexico

c) U.S.A.

d) Indian Ocean

Question : 6

Which one of the following is the characteristic climate of the Tropical Savannah Region?

a) Rainfall in winter only

b) Rainfall throughout the year

c) A definite dry and wet Season

d) An extremely short dry Season