atmosphere & climatology section 7 Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions & More Shortcuts

Question : 46

Doldrum is characterized by

a) Uniform low pressure

b) Uniform high pressure

c) High humidity

d) High wind velocity

Question : 47 [SSC CHSL 2015]

‘Cloud burst’ means

a) Abnormally heavy downpour of rain, associated with a thunderstorm.

b) Sowing of seeds of a crop in cloudy weather.

c) Presence of scattered flakes of cloud in the sky.

d) Formation of artificial rain.

Question : 48 [RAS/RTS (Pre) 1993]

The term ‘Roaring Forties’ refers to

a) Strong tidal waves between 40- 60 degree South

b) Strong ocean winds between 40-60 degree South

c) Loud voices of volcanic eruptions between 40-60 degree South in the sea

d) The sailors heard a loud stormy voice between 40-60 degree South

Question : 49

Which of the following statements regarding hurricanes is/are correct?

1. They develop over the ocean between 8° – 15° N.
2. They are almost absent in the South Atlantic Ocean.
3. They do not develop close to the equator.

a) 2 and 3 only

b) 1 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 1 and 3 only

Question : 50 [SSC LDEO 2013]

Subtropical high pressure belts are otherwise called

a) Screeching sixties

b) Furious fifties

c) Roaring forties

d) Horse latitudes