IAS 2002 — Climatology

Consider the following climatic and geographical phenomena: 1. Condensation 2. High temperature and humidity 3. Orography 4. Vertical wind Thunder cloud development is due to which of these phenomena?

For short-term climatic predictions, which one of the following events, detected in the last decade, is associated with occasional weak monsoon rains in the Indian subcontinent?

Consider the following statements: 1. In equatorial regions, the year is divided into four main seasons 2. In Mediterranean region, summer months receive more rain 3. In China type climate, rainfall occurs throughout the year 4. Tropical highlands exhibit vertical zonation of different climates Which of these statements are correct?

Sun's halo is produced by the refraction of light in:

Consider the following ecosystems: 1. Taiga 2. Tropical Evergreen 3. Tropical Deciduous 4. Tundra The correct sequence in decreasing order of the albedo values of these ecosystems is: