Atmosphere MCQs

Which one of the following statements is correct?

A fragment of solid matter which enters the upper atmosphere from outer space almost disintegrating before reaching the earth's surface is

Doldrums are belts of low atmospheric pressure obtained in the regions adjoining the equator to a distance of ________

Consider the following statements: 1. The monsoon climate is found in Northern Australia. 2. The China type climate is found in Argentina. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements: 1. The variation in an average annual range of temperature at 15° latitude of Southern Hemisphere is much less than that at 15° latitude of Northern Hemisphere. 2. At latitudes poleward of 35° the incoming radiation exceeds the outgoing radiation in. Northern Hemisphere, whereas in Southern Hemisphere the outgoing radiation exceeds the incoming radiation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following are true with regard to temperature control of the atmosphere of a given place? I. The major temperature contrasts on earth's surface are between land masses and oceans II. During night, the water surface cools more rapidly than the land surface III. Temperature generally decreases with latitude on either side of the equator IV. Temperature rises to a maximum during summer and falls to a minimum during winter

Fogs formed along, the sea-coast are due to ________

Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Cyclone is a low pressure system. 2. The wind movement is clockwise in the cyclone of northern hemisphere. Select the correct answer using the code given below ________

The total number of layers above Earth are