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

Question : 36

The Burans are the

a) Local hot winds in California

b) Cold local winds in mediterranean region

c) Local hot winds of western Australia

d) Local cold winds of Siberia

Question : 37 [SSC SO 2001]

Ozone-hole in the atmosphere is largely caused by the presence of

a) Hydrogen

b) Oxygen

c) Radio-active waste

d) Chloro-floro-carbon

Question : 38

Which of the following statements are true with regard to tropical monsoon climate?

1. Temperatures range from 32°C in the hot season to about 15°C in the cool season.
2. Annual rainfall varies greatly.
3. The climate is best developed in the southern continents.
4. It consists of three main seasons, i.e., cool, dry season; hot, dry season; a hot, wet season.

a) 2, 3 and 4

b) 1 and 4

c) 1, 2 and 4

d) 2 and 3

Question : 39

Over which region is the temperature the highest near the tropopause?

a) Over the Arctic region

b) Around the equator

c) Near the Tropic of Cancer

d) Near the Tropic of Capricorn

Question : 40

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