atmosphere & climatology section 3 Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions & More Shortcuts

Question : 46 [SSC CHSL 2014]

The temperature increases rapidly above

a) Exosphere

b) Ionosphere

c) Troposphere

d) Stratosphere

Question : 47 [CDS 2017-II]

In absorption of insolation, the most significant part is played by

a) ozone

b) carbon dioxide

c) haze

d) oxygen

Question : 48 [SSC SO 2001]

The term Roaring Forties is related to the

a) Planetary winds

b) Trade winds

c) Polar winds

d) Westerlies

Question : 49

What is the name given to winds blowing from subtropical high pressure regions, to the equator?

a) Tropical easterlies

b) Westerlies

c) Doldrums

d) High latitude easterlies

Question : 50 [IAS (Pre) 2010]

A geographic region has the following distinct characteristics.

1. Warm and dry climate.
2. Mild and wet winter.
3. Evergreen oak trees.

a) Eastern China

b) Mediterranean

c) Atlantic coast of North America

d) Central Asia