A standard atmosphere is a unit of pressure defined as
  • 101325 Pascal
  • 1325 Pascal
  • 10132 Pascal
  • 11325 Pascal
The horizontal distribution of pressure is studied by drawing
  • isotherms
  • isobars
  • isoheights
  • isochrones
Wind circulation around a low-pressure center is called
  • a cyclone
  • an anticyclone
  • chinook
  • trade winds
Subtropical highs are the areas between
  • 30° N and 30° S.
  • 40° N and 40° S.
  • 45° N and 45° S.
  • 50° N and 50° S.
The weight of a column of air contained in a unit area from the mean sea level to the top of the atmosphere
  • Atmospheric pressure
  • Typhoons
  • Isobars
  • Coriolis force
Monsoon is:
  • Local winds
  • Seasonal winds
  • Planetary winds
  • Periodic winds
The force exerted by the rotation of the earth is known
  • Atmospheric pressure
  • Equal pressure
  • Coriolis force
  • All of the above
The vertical pressure gradient force is much __________ than that of the horizontal pressure gradient.
  • Lesser
  • Larger
  • Equal to
  • Stronger
In Western Australia, tropical cyclone is also known as
  • Hurricane
  • Typhoons
  • Monsoon
  • Willy-Willies
Air pressure is measured with the help of a
  • Thermometer
  • Hygrometer
  • Barometer
  • Isobars
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