atmosphere & climatology section 2 Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions & More Shortcuts

Question : 21

The intensity of insolation depends on

a) Nature of terrain

b) Altitude

c) Latitude

d) Wind

Answer: (c)

Insolation is the measure of solar radiation energy recieved on a given surface area in a given time. Some of the solar radiation is absorbed and the rest is reflected. Insolation is largest when the surface faces the sun.

Question : 22

A hot local wind blowing in sahara desert is known as

a) Karaburan

b) Haboob

c) Harmattan

d) Jooran

Answer: (c)

A hot local wind blowing in sahara desert is known as Harmattan. The Harmattan is a dry and dusty West African trade wind. This northeasterly wind blows from the Sahara into the Gulf of Guinea between the end of November and the middle of March. The temperatures can be as low as 3 degrees Celsius

Question : 23

Tropical cyclone of Philippines is termed as

a) Willy-willy

b) Typhoon

c) Baguio

d) Hurricane

Answer: (b)

The tropical cyclone of Philippines is known as Typhoon.

Question : 24

Statement I: Ozone is a tri-atomic molecule of oxygen.
Statement II: Ozone is concentrated mainly in the stratosphere.

a) Both the statements are individually true, but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I

b) Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I

c) Statement I is false, but Statement II is true

d) Statement I is true, but Statement II is false

Answer: (a)

Question : 25 [SSC IT 2008]

The lower layer of atmosphere is called

a) troposphere

b) exosphere

c) mesosphere

d) ionosphere

Answer: (a)

The troposphere is the lowest layer of the Earth’s atmosphere. The air is very well mixed and the temperature decreases with altitude.

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