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The following question based on Atmosphere & Climatology topic of indian geography mcq
(a) Easterlies-Westerlies-Trade Wind-Easterlies
(b) Doldrum-Westerlies-Trade Wind-Easterlies
(c) Westerlies-Trade Wind-Doldrum-Easterlies
(d) Doldrum-Trade wind-Westerlies-Easterlies
The correct answers to the above question in:
Answer: (d)
From the Equator to Pole the idealised global pattern of surface wind is
Doldrum > Trade wind > Westerlies > Easterlies
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Question : 1
Which of the following are wrongly matched?
- Typhoons - China Sea
- Cyclones - West Indies
- Hurricanes - Indian Ocean
- Tornadoes - Australia
a) 2, 3 and 4
b) 1, 2 and 4
c) 3 and 4
d) 2 and 4
Answer »Answer: (d)
Cyclone occurs in the south Pacific or the Indian Ocean. Cyclones are characterized by inward spiralling winds that rotate about a zone of low pressure.
In fact, tornadoes have been documented in every state of the United States, and on every continent, with the exception of Antarctica.
In fact, wherever the atmospheric conditions are exactly right, the occurrence of a tornadic storm is possible.
Question : 2
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer with the help of codes given below:
Assertion (A):
The work of wind as an agent of gradation is not as widespread as that of water.
Reason (R):
It is effective only in the desert regions of the world where rainfall is scanty and soil particles are loose.
a) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
b) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
c) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
d) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
Answer »Answer: (b)
Assertion is correct and the reason given is the correct reason for the assertion.
Question : 3
Katrina is the name given to _________
a) Star
b) Satellite
c) Hurricane
d) Heat wave
Answer »Answer: (c)
Hurricane Katrina was the deadliest and most destructive Atlantic hurricane of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season. It was the costliest natural disaster, as well as one of the five deadliest hurricanes, in the history of the United States.
At least 1,833 people died in the hurricane and subsequent floods, making it the deadliest U.S. hurricane since the 1928 Okeechobee hurricane.
Question : 4
Which of the following gases in the atmosphere is/are responsible for acid rains?
- Oxides of sulphur
- Oxides of nitrogen
- Oxides of carbon
a) 1 and 3
b) 1 and 2
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) Only 2
Answer »Answer: (a)
Acid rain is a result of air pollution. Some gases especially nitrogen oxides and sulphur dioxide react with the tiny droplets of water in clouds to form sulphuric and nitric acids.
The rain from these clouds then falls as very weak acid which is known as “acid rain”.
Question : 5
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
Answer »Answer: (a)
Dew point is the temperature at which the air is fully saturated and below which condensation normally occurs, water vapour starts to condense to form water droplets.
Question : 6
Which country of the world is the largest producer of wood pulp?
a) Norway
b) U.S.A.
c) Canada
d) Sweden
Answer »Answer: (b)
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