Atmosphere & Climatology Section 3 Practice Questions Answers Test With Solutions & More Shortcuts

Question : 21

Coniferous forests are mainly found in

a) Temperate region

b) Tropical region

c) None of the above

d) Coastal region

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Question : 22 [PSC (Pre) 2019]

The winds flowing from high pressure area toward Mediterranean sea are

a) Trade wind

b) Westerly

c) Sea wind

d) Monsoonal wind

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Question : 23

Consider the following statements:

1. In a cyclone, the direction of wind flow is counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere.
2. The tropical cyclone fades away when it reaches land because there is no large supply of warm moist air.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 2 only

b) 1 only

c) Neither 1 nor 2

d) Both 1 and 2

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Question : 24 [IAS (Pre) 2001]

The temperature and rainfall record of a meteorological station is given below.

Average Temperature: 12.8ºC
Average Rainfall: 54.9 cm per annum
Identify the region having the above climatic pattern from amongst the following.

a) Monsoon region

b) Mediterranean region

c) North-West European region

d) Steppe region

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Question : 25 [MPPCS (Pre) 1999]

When do Mediterranean regions receive heavy rainfall?

a) Spring

b) Summer

c) None of these

d) Winter

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