Atmosphere & Climatology Section 2 Practice Questions Answers Test With Solutions & More Shortcuts

Question : 41

A cyclone is an area of

a) high pressure surrounded by low pressure

b) low pressure surrounded by high pressure

c) air subsidence

d) air divergence

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Question : 42 [PSC (Pre) 2016]

Consider the following statements.

1. In Equatorial regions, the year is divided into four main seasons.
2. In the Mediterranean region, summer receives more rain.
3. In China type climate, rainfall occurs throughout the year.
4. Tropical highlands exhibit vertical zonation of different climates.

Which of these statements are correct?

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 1, 2, 3 and 4

c) 3 and 4

d) 1, 2 and 4

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Question : 43

Consider the following statements

1. Ozone is mostly found in the stratosphere
2. Ozone layer lies 25 to 30 km above the surface of the Earth
3. Ozone absorbs ultraviolet radiation from the Sun.
4. Ozone layer has no significance for life on the Earth

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 and 3

b) 1 and 2

c) 3 and 4

d) 1, 2 and 3

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Question : 44 [IAS (Pre) 2013]

Variations in the length of day and night time from season-to-season are due to

1. The Earth’s rotation on its axis.
2. The Earth’s revolution around the Sun in an elliptical manner.
3. Latitudinal position of the place.
4. Revolution of the Earth on-axis.

Which of the above-mentioned statement/statements is/are correct?

a) Only 2 and 4

b) Only 1

c) Only 1 and 3

d) 1, 2 and 3

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Question : 45

Perpendicular rays are usually more heating than oblique rays. Therefore, south-facing slopes are warmer than north-facing slopes in the summer

a) in the southern hemisphere

b) in the northern hemisphere

c) nowhere

d) everywhere

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