Atmosphere MCQs

Which of the following is the annual precipitation of an area?

Condensation is a process which occurs when

Which one of the following conditions is not necessary for precipitation to occur?

Transfer of surplus heat from the lower latitudes to higher latitudes is done by : I. ocean currents II. planetary winds III. tides IV. waves

The phenomenon of Aurora Borealis, the display of red and green lights in northern hemisphere is due to radiations from ________

Which of the following are true regarding ionosphere? I. It is the uppermost layer of atmosphere II. The molecules and atoms of nitrogen and oxygen in this layer absorb a part of solar radiation and become ionized III. This layer is responsible for reflecting back the radio wave transmitted from the earth

Arrange the following gases of the atmosphere in increasing order by volume: I. Nitrogen II. Oxygen III. Carbon dioxide IV. Argon

Wind in the Southern hemisphere is deflected towards left due to ________

Local thunderstorms 'Nor westers' are prominent in ________