Atmosphere MCQs

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

II and III

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I and II

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III and IV

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II and V

Question 2

Smog is likely to occur ________

Accepted Answer

Near the industrial areas

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Around valleys

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Near lakes

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On calm, clear and cool nights

Question 3

The cauliflower shape is associated with which of the following cloud formations?

Accepted Answer

Cumulus

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Stratus

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Nimbus

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Cirrus

Question 4

Heat gain through insolation and heat loss through terrestrial radiation are equal approximately at which latitude?

Accepted Answer

40° North and South

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22° W North and South

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90° North and South

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66° W North and South

Question 5

Increase in carbon dioxide in atmosphere causes ________

Accepted Answer

Rise in earth temperature

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Fall in earth temperature

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Uniform earth temperature

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Increase in Ultraviolet rays

Question 6

Which one of the following is not a correct example of tropical cyclone?

Accepted Answer

Nor westers

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Tornadoes

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Typhoons

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Hurricanes

Question 7

Which one among the following statements relating to an anticyclone is correct?

Accepted Answer

Anticyclone is a wind system with a high pressure centre

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In anticyclone the movement of wind is inward

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The contribution of an anticyclone towards determining weather of an area is quite significant

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The movement of wind is clockwise in an anticyclone of southern hemisphere

Question 8

The instrument used for finding out wind-direction is ________

Accepted Answer

Wind vane

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Anemometer

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Wind gauze

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Hygrometer

Question 9

Logically, what does a continually rising air pressure indicate?

Accepted Answer

Advent of unsettled and cloudy weather

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Advent of a cyclone

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Fine and settled weather

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Fine and unsettled weather