The tropical cyclones - Hurricanes and Typhoons - develop and mature ________
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The monsoon has well-developed cycle in ________
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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 fare correct?
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 fare correct?
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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 fare correct?
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 fare correct?
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Temperate lows are ________
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The plane of contact of the troposphere and stratosphere is known as ________
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Where is Ozone layer found?
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Compared to other slopes in the northern hemisphere which is the warmest?
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The Ozone hole is detected in the atmosphere, where is it located?
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Consider the following statements regarding general characteristics associated with tropical cyclones
1. Tropical cyclones move with very low velocity over the oceans but become strong while moving over the land areas.
2. They are confined to a particular period of the year (mainly summer) and normally move from east to west.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
1. Tropical cyclones move with very low velocity over the oceans but become strong while moving over the land areas.
2. They are confined to a particular period of the year (mainly summer) and normally move from east to west.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the distribution and pattern of isotherms
1. In the northern hemisphere, isotherms bend sharply equator-ward over the continents during winter.
2. Temperature gradients are greater in summer than in winter in the northern hemisphere.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
1. In the northern hemisphere, isotherms bend sharply equator-ward over the continents during winter.
2. Temperature gradients are greater in summer than in winter in the northern hemisphere.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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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?
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.
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Warm dry winds blowing down the east slopes of Rockies are known as ________
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The study of the processes of atmosphere is called as
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Consider the following statements
1. Tropical cyclones have circular isobars.
2. Tropical cyclones originate entirely within the tropical air mass.
3. The intensity and magnitude of hurricanes generally exceed those of typhoons.
4. Tropical cyclones are more destructive than the western disturbances.
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1. Tropical cyclones have circular isobars.
2. Tropical cyclones originate entirely within the tropical air mass.
3. The intensity and magnitude of hurricanes generally exceed those of typhoons.
4. Tropical cyclones are more destructive than the western disturbances.
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Which of the following is a cold wind?
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The albedo of which one among the following is the highest?
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Which of the following statements is not true?
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Land masses are heated and cooled much faster than water bodies. Identify the true statements in this regard:
I. Land gets heated by conduction
II. Water has higher specific heat
III. Only the surface layers of water are heated
IV. Water gets heated by convection
I. Land gets heated by conduction
II. Water has higher specific heat
III. Only the surface layers of water are heated
IV. Water gets heated by convection
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What is the correct sequence of the following zonal pressure belts?
1. Subpolar low
2. Equatorial low
3. Polar high
4. Subtropical high
1. Subpolar low
2. Equatorial low
3. Polar high
4. Subtropical high
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