atmosphere & climatology section 8 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

The water content in the atmosphere

a) increases as temperature increase

b) is not dependent on temperature

c) cannot be measured

d) remains unchanged with change in temperature

Question : 2

Which country of the world is the largest producer of wood pulp?

a) Norway

b) U.S.A.

c) Canada

d) Sweden

Question : 3

What is the term used to denote the temperature at which the water vapour present in the atmosphere is sufficient to saturate?

a) Dew point

b) Condensation point

c) Saturation point

d) Sublimation point

Question : 4

Which of the following sequences is correct for rainfall?

a) Rapid ascent of air → large raindrops → heavy downpour

b) Slow ascent of air → slow condensation → heavy downpour

c) Descent of air → air warmed → heavy downpour

d) Pressure decreased → air compressed → heavy downpour

Question : 5

Speed of wind is measured by

a) hygrometer

b) barometer

c) anemometer

d) thermometer

Question : 6

Which one of the following locations has ‘Blood Rain’?

a) France

b) Italy

c) Spain

d) Canada