SSC CGL Geography – Atmosphere – Structure, Pressure Belts & Winds – Level 3 · Challenge
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SSC CGL Geography – Atmosphere – Structure, Pressure Belts & Winds – Level 3 · Challenge – 8 questions, subject: Geography – India & World. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.
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1.
Statement-basedConsider:
I. The equatorial low is of thermal origin.
II. The subtropical highs are of dynamic origin.
III. The subpolar lows are of thermal origin.
Which are correct?
I. The equatorial low is of thermal origin.
II. The subtropical highs are of dynamic origin.
III. The subpolar lows are of thermal origin.
Which are correct?
Correct Answer: B [I and II only]
Explanation:
Subpolar lows are dynamic, not thermal.
2.
The Coriolis force is greatest at the:
Correct Answer: A [poles]
Explanation:
It grows with sin(latitude): 0 at 0°, greatest at 90°.
3.
On a clear winter night, cold air that slides down the hill slopes into a valley is called a:
Correct Answer: C [mountain breeze]
Explanation:
Mountain (katabatic) breeze – one cause of inversion and frost in valleys.
4.
The ground temperature is 32 °C. Using the normal lapse rate, what is the approximate air temperature at 9 km?
Correct Answer: D [−26.5 °C]
Explanation:
32 − 6.5 × 9 = 32 − 58.5 = −26.5 °C.
5.
Temperature inversion near the ground is most likely on:
Correct Answer: B [long, clear, calm winter nights]
Explanation:
The ground radiates heat away fast and cools the air touching it.
6.
Arrange in orderArrange the pressure belts from the equator to the North Pole: Subpolar Low, Polar High, Equatorial Low, Subtropical High
Correct Answer: A [Equatorial Low, Subtropical High, Subpolar Low, Polar High]
Explanation:
0-30-60-90 = L-H-L-H.
7.
Assertion–Reason
A: The troposphere is heated mainly from below.
R: The atmosphere absorbs the Earth's long-wave radiation much more than the Sun's short-wave radiation.
A: The troposphere is heated mainly from below.
R: The atmosphere absorbs the Earth's long-wave radiation much more than the Sun's short-wave radiation.
Correct Answer: B [Both A and R are true and R explains A]
Explanation:
Short waves pass through and heat the ground; the ground's long waves heat the air.
8.
Which warm, dry wind of the Rocky Mountains is called the 'snow eater'?
Correct Answer: C [Chinook]
Explanation:
Foehn is the similar wind of the Alps.
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