Atmosphere MCQs

Consider the following statements: 1. Troposphere varies in its thickness between equator and poles. 2. Stratosphere does not experience Normal Lapse Rate. 3. Ozone layer occurs in the Mesosphere. 4. Ionosphere lies between Stratosphere and Mesosphere Which of these statements are correct?

Excess carbon dioxide in the atmosphere due to pollution will cause

Atmospheric pressure exerted on earth is due to ________

Which one of the following statements is correct? Hurricanes ________

Rain shadow effect is associated with

Which one of the following layers of the atmosphere is responsible for the deflection of radio waves?

The tropical cyclones - Hurricanes and Typhoons - develop and mature ________

The monsoon has well-developed cycle in ________

Westerlies in southern hemisphere are stronger and persistent than in northern hemisphere. Why? 1. Southern hemisphere has less landmass as compared to northern hemisphere. 2. Coriolis force is higher in southern hemisphere as compared to northern hemisphere. Which of the statements given above is fare correct?