atmosphere & climatology section 8 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Some large lakes in temperate latitudes have a moderating influence upon the climate of adjacent land surfaces. Such an influence may develop when

a) the lake is high above sea level

b) the water is shallow

c) the lake is a basin of inland drainage

d) prevailing outblowing winds cross the lake in water

Question : 2

The humidity of air measured in percentage is called

a) specific humidity

b) absolute humidity

c) all of these

d) relative humidity

Question : 3

Assertion (A):
Wind patterns are clockwise in Southern Hemisphere and anti-clockwise in Northern Hemisphere.
Reason (R):
The directions of wind patterns in Northern and Southern Hemispheres are governed by Coriolis effect.
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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 : 4

Consider the following climatic conditions (Northern Hemisphere). 

a) Equatorial Type

b) China Type

c) Monsoon type

d) Hot desert type

Question : 5

Katrina is the name given to _________

a) Star

b) Satellite

c) Hurricane

d) Heat wave

Question : 6

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.