Q.1
Smog is likely to occur ________
Q.2
The cauliflower shape is associated with which of the following cloud formations?
Q.3
A fragment of solid matter which enters the upper atmosphere from outer space almost disintegrating before reaching the earth's surface is
Q.4
Heat gain through insolation and heat loss through terrestrial radiation are equal approximately at which latitude?
Q.5
Increase in carbon dioxide in atmosphere causes ________
Q.6
Which one of the following is not a correct example of tropical cyclone?
Q.7
Which of these statements are correct regarding the atmosphere of the earth:
1. It is enveloping the earth because of gravity.
2. Its density decreases with increasing height from the surface of the earth.
3. Its characteristic composition is same throughout its height.
4. Amount of pressure it exerts on earth's surface at sea level is called one atm sphere.
Q.8
Which are of the following is wrongly characterised?
Q.9
When the wind is deflected due to the rotation of the Earth, it is called as ________
Q.10
The innermost layer is the core with a radius of about ________ km.
Q.11
The absence of which among the following causes the temperature of the atmosphere to decrease with ascent along with decreasing density of air?
I. Vegetation
II. Water
III. Carbon dioxide
IV. Oxygen
V. Nitrogen
Q.12
Frontal rain is caused by ________
Q.13
When the relative humidity is 50% and air temperature is 30°C, a cooling of air mass ________
Q.14
Which of the following statements characterize the anticyclones?
1. Anticyclones are low pressure systems.
2. They are characterized by divergent wind circulation.
3. They are indicative of dry weather conditions.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
Q.15
Very strong and cold icy winds that blow in the Polar regions are called ________
Q.16
In the northern hemisphere, currents are deflected to their right due to ________
Q.17
Northern part of Australia is typified by which one of the following?
Q.18
The cold and dense air blowing down the mountain slope during the night is known as ________
Q.19
The layer of atmosphere which reflects radio waves is
Q.20
The instrument used for measuring relative humidity in air is ________
Q.21
The hot dry local winds that blow on the eastern side of the Alps Mountain are known as ________
Q.22
Venus has atmosphere made up of
Q.23
The core of the Earth is also known as
Q.24
The contact of two air masses differing sharply in humidity originates:
Q.25
The capacity of the Atmosphere to hold water vapour
Q.26
Consider the following statements regarding the distribution and pattern of isotherms
1. In the northern hemisphere, isotherms bend sharply equator-ward over the continents during winter.
2. Temperature gradients are greater in summer than in winter in the northern hemisphere.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Q.27
Which of the following is a cold wind?
Q.28
Consider the following statements:
1. Either of the two belts over the oceans at about 30° to 35° N and S Latitudes is known as Horse Latitude.
2. Horse latitudes are low pressure belts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q.29
Warm dry winds blowing down the east slopes of Rockies are known as ________
Q.30
The albedo of which one among the following is the highest?
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