atmosphere & climatology section 6 Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions & More Shortcuts

Question : 1

The velocity of the winds is determined by

a) pressure gradient and humidity

b) pressure gradient

c) pressure and earth’s rotation

d) coriollis effect

Question : 2 [PCS (Mains) 2002]

A sudden fall of Mercury in Barometer indicates

a) Stormy weather

b) Fair weather

c) Hot weather

d) Cold weather

Question : 3 [PSC (Pre) 2018]

Westerlies in Southern Hemisphere are stronger and persistent than in Northern Hemisphere because

1. Southern Hemisphere has less landmass as compared to Northern Hemisphere.
2. Coriolis force is higher in Southern Hemisphere as compared to Northern Hemisphere.

a) Only 2

b) Only 1

c) Neither 1 nor 2

d) Both 1 and 2

Question : 4 [UPPCS (Pre) 2016]

Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

a) Bora - Poland

b) Foehn - Alps Mountain

c) Khamsin – Egypt

d) Mistral - Rhine Valley

Question : 5 [SSC IT 2005]

The solar radiation coming to Earth is called

a) Insolation

b) Radiant energy

c) Terrestrial radiation

d) Sunshine