atmosphere & climatology section 8 Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions & More Shortcuts

Question : 16

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer with the help of codes given below:
Assertion (A):
The work of wind as an agent of gradation is not as widespread as that of water.
Reason (R):
It is effective only in the desert regions of the world where rainfall is scanty and soil particles are loose.

a) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

b) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

c) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

d) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

Question : 17 [SSC Stenographer 2010]

Katrina is the name given to _________

a) Star

b) Satellite

c) Hurricane

d) Heat wave

Question : 18 [WB PSC (Pre) 2017]

Consider the following climatic conditions (Northern Hemisphere). 

a) Equatorial Type

b) China Type

c) Monsoon type

d) Hot desert type

Question : 19

Which of the following statements are correct?

1. In a cyclone, the area of low pressure is at the centre surrounded by the areas of high pressure
2. In a cyclone, the areas of low pressure surround the area of high pressure
3. In an anti-cyclone, the area of high pressure is surrounded by the areas of low pressure
4. In an anti-cyclone, the area of low pressure is surrounded by the areas of high pressure

a) 1and 3

b) 1 and 2

c) 2 and 4

d) 1 and 4

Question : 20

Some large lakes in temperate latitudes have a moderating influence upon the climate of adjacent land surfaces. Such an influence may develop when

a) the lake is high above sea level

b) the water is shallow

c) the lake is a basin of inland drainage

d) prevailing outblowing winds cross the lake in water