Climatology UPSC Questions

Geography-Physical Geography

Climatology MCQ Questions


1.
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?
UPSC - 2011
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
Neither 1 nor 2
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ANSWER :
D. Neither 1 nor 2
2.
La Nina is suspected to have caused recent floods in Australia. How is La Nina different from El Nino?
1. La Nina is characterized by unusually cold ocean temperatures in the equatorial indian ocean whereas El Nino is characterized by unusually warm ocean temperatures in the equatorial pacific ocean.
2. El Nino has an adverse effect on the southwest monsoon of India, but La Nina has no effect on the monsoon climate.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC - 2011
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
Neither 1 nor 2
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ANSWER :
D. Neither 1 nor 2
3.
Westerlies in the southern hemisphere are stronger and persistent than in the northern hemisphere. Why?
1. The southern hemisphere has less landmass as compared to the northern hemisphere.
2. Coriolis force is higher in the southern hemisphere as compared to the northern hemisphere.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC - 2011
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
Neither 1 nor 2
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ANSWER :
A. 1 only
4.
What could be the main reason/reasons for the formation of the 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?
UPSC - 2011
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
Neither 1 nor 2
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ANSWER :
A. 1 only
5.
The jet aircraft 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?
UPSC - 2011
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
Neither 1 nor 2
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ANSWER :
C. Both 1 and 2
6.
Normally, the temperature decreases with the increases 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:
UPSC - 2012
A.
1 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
1 and 3 only
D.
1, 2 and 3
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ANSWER :
C. 1 and 3 only