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

Question : 36 [UK-PSC 2016]

Clouds are the result of

a) Normal temp. lapse rate

b) Evaporation

c) Condensation

d) Catabatic lapse rate

Question : 37 [SSC CPO 2003]

Very strong and cold icy winds that blow in the Polar regions are called

a) Tornadoes

b) Typhoons

c) Polar winds

d) Blizzards

Question : 38 [UPPCS (Pre) 2001]

The coniferous forests are not found in

a) Scandinavia

b) Amazonia

c) Finland

d) Canada

Question : 39

Normally, the temperature decreases with the increase in height from the Earth’s surface because

1. The atmosphere can be heated upwards only from the Earth’s surface.
2. There is more moisture in the upper atmosphere.
3. The air is less dense in the upper atmosphere.
4. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

a) 2 and 3 only

b) 1 only

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) 1 and 3 only

Question : 40

Fog is a phenomenon indicating

a) Normal lapse of temperature

b) Low average temperature

c) High average temperature

d) Inversion of temperature