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

Question : 26 [SSC CGL 2010]

Depression formed due to deflating action of winds are called

a) Yardang

b) Playas

c) Sand dunes

d) Ventifacts

Question : 27

The stratosphere is said to be ideal for flying jet aircraft. This is because

a) the temperature is constant and ideal for aircraft engine efficiency

b) this layer is rich in ozone which reduces fuel consumption

c) of the absence of clouds and other weather phenomena

d) this layer is out of the firing range of anti-aircraft guns

Question : 28 [SSC CGL 2016]

The amount of insolation received at a place on the surface of the earth depends upon:

a) the longitude of the place

b) its climate

c) the altitude of the place

d) its latitude

Question : 29

Which one is an anticyclone?

a) High pressure system with clockwise winds in the northern hemisphere.

b) Low pressure system with clockwise winds in the northern hemisphere.

c) High pressure system with clockwise winds in southern hemisphere.

d) Low pressure system with clockwise winds in southern hemisphere.

Question : 30

The cyclonic storm occurring over the Caribbean Sea is known as—

a) Willy-Willy

b) Typhoon

c) Cyclone

d) Hurricane