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In which region of the world 'Roaring Forties' blow ?
Between 10° S and 30° S latitudes
Between 40° N and 50° N latitudes
Between 40° S and 50° S latitudes
Between 10° N and 10° S latitudes
Which one of the following is not a feature of stratosphere?
It is the second layer of the atmosphere found above the troposphere.
The ozone layer absorbs UV rays and safeguards earth from harmful radiation.
It extends up to a height of 50 km from the earth’s surface.
This layer is very humid as it contains maximum water vapour.
Arrange the following atmospheric layers in the correct order from the surface of the earth :
(1) Mesosphere
(2) Troposphere
(3) Thermosphere
(4) Stratosphere
With reference to the Atmosphere, consider the following statements :
1. Carbon dioxide is the most abundant element in Earth's atmosphere.
2. The amount of carbon dioxide in oceans is more than the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
1 Only
2 Only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe. However, the abundance of hydrogen in the earth's atmosphere is very less. This is because
Earth's gravitational field is too big to hold so light an element.
Earth's gravitational field is too small to hold so light an element.
Hydrogen does not contain neutron.
Hydrogen reactivity is very high.
Which of the following air belt is also known as 'Horse Latitude'?
subpolar low pressure belt
equatorial low pressure belt
subtropical high pressure belt
polar high pressure belt
Which of the following is the correct order of pressure belts from the equator to the poles?
1. Equatorial Low Belt
2. Subtropical High Belt
3. Sub-polar Low Belt
4. Polar High Belt
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
1, 2, 3, 4
1, 3, 4, 2
2 ,3, 1, 4
2, 1, 3, 4
Which of the following is not a form of precipitation?
Fog
Hailstone
Snowfall
Rain
Which of the following factors affect the atmospheric pressure distribution?
1. Temperature
2. Height from the sea level
3. Gravitational Force
4. Humidity
Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
1 and 3 only
2 and 4 only
1, 2 and 3
1, 2, 3 and 4
Consider the following statements.
1. Stratocumulus and Nimbostratus are examples of middle clouds.
2. When the temperature is lower than the 4oC, precipitation takes place in the form of fine flakes.
3. Cumulus and cumulonimbus are clouds with extensive vertical development.
Which among the above statements is/are correct?
1 and 3 only
2 only
3 only
