Climatology PYQ — Page 2

Normally, the temperature decreases with the increase in height from the Earth's surface, because 1. the atmosphere can be heated upwards only from the Earth's surface 2. there is more moisture in the upper atmosphere 3. the air is less dense in the upper atmosphere Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

What could be the main reason/reasons for the formation of African and Eurasian desert belt ? 1. It is located in the sub-tropical high pressure cells. 2. It is under the influence of warm ocean currents. Which of the statements given above is/are correct in this context ?

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/are correct ?

The jet aircrafts fly very easily and smoothly in the lower stratosphere. What could be the appropriate explanation ? 1. There are no clouds or water vapour in the lower stratosphere. 2. There are no vertical winds in the lower stratosphere. Which of the statements given above is/are correct in this context ?

A layer in the Earth's atmosphere called Ionosphere facilitates radio communication. Why ? 1. The presence of ozone causes the reflection of radio waves to Earth. 2. Radio waves have a very long wavelength. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Which one of the following reflects more sunlight as compared to the other three?

What causes wind to deflect toward left in the Southern Hemisphere?

A geographic region has the following distinct characteristics: 1. Warm and dry climate 2. Mild and wet winter 3. Evergreen Oak trees The above features are distinct characteristics of which one of the following regions?

A geographic area with an altitude of 400 meters has the following characteristics: Month | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D Average maximum temp [Image: image] | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 Average minimum temp [Image: image] | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 Rainfall (mm) | 51 | 85 | 188 | 158 | 139 | 121 | 134 | 168 | 185 | 221 | 198 | 86 If this geographic area were to have a natural forest, which one of the following would it most likely be?

Match List-I (Local Wind) with List-II (Region) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: | List-I (Local Wind) | | List-II (Region) A. | Fohn | 1. | Argentina B. | Sarmun | 2. | Kurdistan C. | Santa Ana | 3. | California D. | Zonda | 4. | Alps

Consider the following statements: 1. In the world, the tropical deserts occur along the western margins of continents within the trade wind belt. 2. In India, the east Himalayan region gets high rainfall from north-east winds. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements: 1. Either of the two belts over the oceans at about 30° to 35° N and S latitudes is known as Horse latitude. 2. Horse latitudes are low pressure belts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements: 1. Annual range of temperature is greater in the Pacific Ocean than that in the Atlantic Ocean. 2. Annual range of temperature is greater in the Northern Hemisphere than that in the Southern Hemisphere. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements: 1. Length of a terrestrial mile is lesser than that of a nautical mile. 2. Harmattan is a dusty land-wind of the East African Coast. 3. Greece and Albania form a part of the Iberian Peninsula. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Diffusion of light in the atmosphere takes place due to:

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

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?

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:

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?

Which one of the following weather conditions is indicated by a sudden fall in barometer reading?

Temperature and rainfall of a meteorological station are given below: Month | Temperature [Image: image] | Rainfall (cm) J | 9.4 | 12.2 F | 10.6 | 9.1 M | 11.7 | 7.9 A | 12.2 | 2.5 M | 13.3 | 1.0 J | 13.9 | 0.3 J | 13.9 | - A | 14.4 | - S | 15.6 | 0.8 O | 15.0 | 2.5 N | 13.3 | 6.1 D | 10.6 | 11.7 Average Temp: 12.8 °C Average Rainfall: 54.9 cm/year Identify the region having the above climatic patterns:

Cloudy nights are warmer compared to clear cloudless nights, because clouds:

Assertion (A): Anticyclonic conditions are formed in winter season when atmospheric pressure is high and air temperatures are low. Reason (R): Winter rainfall in northern India causes development of anticyclonic conditions with low temperatures.