Climatology CDS Questions

CDS World Geography

Climatology MCQ Questions


1.
Which gas constitutes the largest proportion (by volume) of the Earth's atmosphere?
A.
Argon
B.
Oxygen
C.
Carbon dioxide
D.
Nitrogen
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ANSWER :
D. Nitrogen
2.
In which layer of the atmosphere do almost all weather phenomena such as clouds, rain and storms occur?
A.
Thermosphere
B.
Mesosphere
C.
Troposphere
D.
Stratosphere
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ANSWER :
C. Troposphere
3.
The correct sequence of atmospheric layers from the Earth's surface upward is:
A.
Stratosphere, Troposphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere
B.
Troposphere, Stratosphere, Thermosphere, Mesosphere, Exosphere
C.
Troposphere, Mesosphere, Stratosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere
D.
Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere
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ANSWER :
D. Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere
4.
The ozone layer, which absorbs most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation, is located in the:
A.
Troposphere
B.
Mesosphere
C.
Stratosphere
D.
Ionosphere
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ANSWER :
C. Stratosphere
5.
In which atmospheric layer does temperature increase with altitude due to absorption of ultraviolet radiation by ozone?
A.
Troposphere
B.
Mesosphere
C.
Exosphere
D.
Stratosphere
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ANSWER :
D. Stratosphere
6.
In which layer of the atmosphere do most meteors burn up, producing 'shooting stars'?
A.
Troposphere
B.
Thermosphere
C.
Stratosphere
D.
Mesosphere
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ANSWER :
D. Mesosphere