atmosphere & climatology section 8 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

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.

Question : 2

Katrina is the name given to _________

a) Star

b) Satellite

c) Hurricane

d) Heat wave

Question : 3

Consider the following climatic conditions (Northern Hemisphere). 

a) Equatorial Type

b) China Type

c) Monsoon type

d) Hot desert type

Question : 4

Which one among the following is the idealised global pattern of surface wind from the Equator to Pole ?

a) Easterlies-Westerlies-Trade Wind-Easterlies

b) Doldrum-Westerlies-Trade Wind-Easterlies

c) Westerlies-Trade Wind-Doldrum-Easterlies

d) Doldrum-Trade wind-Westerlies-Easterlies

Question : 5

Which of the following gases in the atmosphere is/are responsible for acid rains?

1. Oxides of sulphur
2. Oxides of nitrogen
3. Oxides of carbon

a) 1 and 3

b) 1 and 2

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) Only 2

Question : 6

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