Every question from this NCERT chapter, with a detailed explanation.
Which of the following regions is NOT typically associated with the Tropical Monsoon Climate (Am)?
Consider the following statements regarding the Tropical Wet and Dry Climate (Aw): 1. It is found to the north and south of the Amazon forest in Brazil. 2. The wet season is significantly longer than the dry season. 3. The diurnal range of temperature is greatest in the dry season. Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to Subtropical Steppe (BSh) and Subtropical Desert (BWh) climates, consider the following statements: 1. They are located in the transition zone between humid and dry climates. 2. Fog is completely absent in coastal deserts bordering cold currents. 3. The annual and diurnal ranges of temperature are high. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following characteristics is typical of the Mediterranean Climate (Cs)?
Consider the following statements regarding the Humid Subtropical Climate (Cfa): 1. It lies on the western parts of continents in subtropical latitudes. 2. Air masses are generally unstable and cause rainfall throughout the year. 3. It experiences dry summers and wet winters. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following regions is NOT a typical area for Marine West Coast Climate (Cfb)?
With reference to the classification of world climates, consider the following statements: 1. Empirical classification is based on observed data, particularly on temperature and precipitation. 2. Genetic classification is based solely on the vegetation zones of a region. 3. Applied classification is designed for a specific purpose. Which of the statements given above are correct?
In the context of Koeppen’s scheme of classification of climate, which of the following variables were selected to define climatic groups?
According to Koeppen’s classification, which one of the following capital letters represents a "Dry Climate" where potential evaporation exceeds precipitation?
In Koeppen’s classification, the small letters f, m, w, and s denote seasonality of precipitation. Which of the following is correctly matched?
With reference to the Tropical Wet Climate (Af), consider the following statements: 1. It is characterised by uniform precipitation throughout the year. 2. The annual range of temperature is very high. 3. The maximum temperature on any day is typically around 30°C. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The effectiveness of a Greenhouse Gas molecule depends on which of the following factors? 1. Its lifetime in the atmosphere has no bearing on its effectiveness 2. Magnitude of increase in its concentration 3. The wavelength of radiation it absorbs is irrelevant Select the correct answer using the code given below:
With reference to Carbon Dioxide (CO2) as a greenhouse gas, consider the following statements: 1. Forests and oceans act as major sources of carbon dioxide. 2. The time taken for atmospheric CO2 to adjust to changes in sources to sinks is 20-50 years. 3. It is rising at about 0.5 % annually. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements about the "Subtropical Steppe (BSh)" climate: 1. It receives slightly more rainfall than the desert climate. 2. The rainfall is sufficient for the growth of dense forests. 3. Variability in rainfall affects life in the steppe more than in the desert. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which of the following years was recorded as the warmest year of the 20th century?
Which of the following pairs of Koeppen’s climatic types and their codes is correctly matched?
In the context of Koeppen's classification, the letter 'm' stands for:
Which of the following is a characteristic of the "Humid Subtropical Climate (Cwa)"?
The "Ice Cap Climate (EF)" is characterised by which of the following?
Which of the following gases is destroyed by Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) in the stratosphere?
Which of the following pairs of climate type and location is correctly matched?
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the "Tundra Climate (ET)"?
Within the global carbon cycle, which of the following functions as a major sink for atmospheric carbon dioxide?
In the context of Koeppen's classification, what does the letter 'f' indicate?
Which of the following climate types experiences rainfall in every month of the year with thunder showers in the afternoon?
The "Humid Subtropical Climate (Cfa)" is typically found in which of the following locations?
Which of the following statements about the "Mid-latitude Desert (BWk)" is correct?
The "Ozone Hole" refers to the depletion of ozone concentration in which layer of the atmosphere?
In studies related to solar activity and its influence on Earth’s climate system, the term “sunspots” refers to which of the following?
Which of the following statements regarding the "Marine West Coast Climate (Cfb)" is correct?
Which of the following pairs is correctly matched regarding Koeppen's climatic codes?
In the "Tropical Wet Climate (Af)", the temperature is uniformly high. What is the minimum temperature typically around?
The Kyoto Protocol, an international agreement aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, entered into force in which of the following years?
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the "Humid Subtropical Climate (Cfa)"?
Consider the following statements regarding the "Cold Snow Forest Climates (D)": 1. Df type is characterised by dry winters. 2. Dw type has dry winters. 3. They are absent in the Southern Hemisphere. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which of the following is NOT a subdivision of the "Warm Temperate (Mid-Latitude) Climates (C)"?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the "Mediterranean Climate (Cs)" regarding temperature?
The "Pleistocene epoch" is associated with which of the following climatic events?
Consider the following statements regarding the "Marine West Coast Climate (Cfb)": 1. The annual range of temperature is small. 2. The daily range of temperature is very high. 3. Precipitation varies greatly from 50-250cm. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the "Cold Climate with Humid Winters (Df)"?
Which of the following greenhouse gases is produced mainly from fossil fuel combustion?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the "Tropical Wet and Dry Climate (Aw)"?
In which of the following climates would you most likely find "deciduous forest and tree-shredded grasslands"?
In the context of Cold Snow Forest Climates (Group D), consider the following statements: 1. They occur in the large continental areas of the Northern Hemisphere between 40°-70° latitudes. 2. They are widely distributed in the Southern Hemisphere. 3. The severity of winter increases in higher latitudes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to Polar Climates (Group E), consider the following statements: 1. Tundra climate (ET) is characterised by the complete absence of permafrost. 2. In Ice Cap climate (EF), temperatures remain below freezing point even in summer. 3. Plateau Station, Antarctica portrays the Tundra climate. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which of the following is NOT considered a primary Greenhouse Gas (GHG) of concern?