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UPSC Static Quiz - 2020 : IASbaba's Daily Static Quiz - GEOGRAPHY [Day 39]
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
Consider the following statements
- CO2 is transparent to incoming Solar radiation and opaque to outgoing terrestrial radiation.
- CO2 is a primary Greenhouse gas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
CO2 is a meteorologically very important Gas. It is transparent to incoming Solar radiation and opaque to outgoing terrestrial radiation. It absorbs a part of terrestrial radiation and reflects back some part of it towards the Earth surface.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
It is largely responsible for the Greenhouse effect. It is also a is a primary Greenhouse gas. The volume of CO2 is rising over the decades because of burning of fossil fuel.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (c)
CO2 is a meteorologically very important Gas. It is transparent to incoming Solar radiation and opaque to outgoing terrestrial radiation. It absorbs a part of terrestrial radiation and reflects back some part of it towards the Earth surface.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
It is largely responsible for the Greenhouse effect. It is also a is a primary Greenhouse gas. The volume of CO2 is rising over the decades because of burning of fossil fuel.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Consider the following statements
- The Troposphere is also called “Changing sphere” as the air never remains static in this layer.
- All the climate and weather changes occur in the Stratosphere.
- The stratosphere is considered ideal for flying of aircraftas the air blows vertically here.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
The Air never remains static in Troposphere. That’s why it is called “Changing sphere”. Thickness of Troposphere is greatest at the Equator. Reason – The strong convectional currents transports the heat to greater heights near the Equator.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
All the climate and weather changes occur in Troposphere.
Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
Weather related incidents do not take place in Stratosphere. The air blows horizontally in Stratosphere. Therefore this layer is considered ideal for flying of aircraft.
Hence statement 3 is incorrect.
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Solution (a)
The Air never remains static in Troposphere. That’s why it is called “Changing sphere”. Thickness of Troposphere is greatest at the Equator. Reason – The strong convectional currents transports the heat to greater heights near the Equator.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
All the climate and weather changes occur in Troposphere.
Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
Weather related incidents do not take place in Stratosphere. The air blows horizontally in Stratosphere. Therefore this layer is considered ideal for flying of aircraft.
Hence statement 3 is incorrect.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Which of the following pairs is/are NOTCORRECTLY matched:
Local wind :: Area
- Chinook :: The Appalachians
- Bora :: West Africa
- Elephanta :: South California
- Harmattan :: The Alps and France
Select the answer using the code given below
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Solution (d)
Chinook is a hot and dry wind that blows in the Rockies Mountains.
Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
Bora is a cold and dry wind that blows from Hungary to North Italy.
Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
Elephanta is a moist wind that blows during Monsoons in the Malabar Coast.
Hence statement 3 is incorrect.
Harmattan is a hot, dry wind that blows in West Africa.
Hence statement 4 is incorrect.
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Solution (d)
Chinook is a hot and dry wind that blows in the Rockies Mountains.
Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
Bora is a cold and dry wind that blows from Hungary to North Italy.
Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
Elephanta is a moist wind that blows during Monsoons in the Malabar Coast.
Hence statement 3 is incorrect.
Harmattan is a hot, dry wind that blows in West Africa.
Hence statement 4 is incorrect.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
The main reason that the earth experiences highest temperatures in the subtropics in the northern hemisphere rather than at the equator is:
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Solution (a)
The main reason that the earth experiences highest temperatures in the subtropics in the northern hemisphere rather than at the equator is that the Subtropical areas tend to have less cloud cover than equatorial areas.
The equator does not experience the highest temperatures on the Earth. Here, rising air generates daily thunderstorms that consume considerable amounts of heat energy, suppressing the air temperature by several degrees Celsius.
The greater cloud cover also helps to reduce the amount of sunlight. In fact, the hottest places on Earth lie in the subtropical climate zone of high pressure between latitudes 25 to 40°, where cloud cover is virtually non-existent and sunshine levels are very high throughout the year.
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Solution (a)
The main reason that the earth experiences highest temperatures in the subtropics in the northern hemisphere rather than at the equator is that the Subtropical areas tend to have less cloud cover than equatorial areas.
The equator does not experience the highest temperatures on the Earth. Here, rising air generates daily thunderstorms that consume considerable amounts of heat energy, suppressing the air temperature by several degrees Celsius.
The greater cloud cover also helps to reduce the amount of sunlight. In fact, the hottest places on Earth lie in the subtropical climate zone of high pressure between latitudes 25 to 40°, where cloud cover is virtually non-existent and sunshine levels are very high throughout the year.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Arrange the following permanent gases of the atmosphere in increasing order of their percentage by volume in the atmosphere
- Oxygen
- Neon
- Hydrogen
- CO2
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
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Solution (b)
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Consider the following statements:
- When an air parcel is pushed up, first wet adiabatic cooling take place and then dry adiabatic cooling take place.
- During dry adiabatic cooling, air contains no water vapour.
- The rate of dry adiabatic cooling is constant across the world, while rate of wet adiabatic cooling constantly changes.
Which of the above statements is/are NOT CORRECT?
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Solution (a)
When an air parcel is pushed up, first dry adiabatic cooling take place and then wet adiabatic cooling take place.
Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
During dry adiabatic cooling air contains water vapour and during wet adiabatic cooling air contains condensed water.
Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
Dry adiabatic cooling is a physical phenomenon which occurs due to change in density as the air parcel moves up. The rate is constant across the world. On contrary, during wet adiabatic cooling, water starts condensing. Due to condensation, latent heat is released which reduces the net rate of cooling. More the heat is released, slower the rate of cooling becomes. That’s why it is not constant.
Hence statement 3 is correct.
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Solution (a)
When an air parcel is pushed up, first dry adiabatic cooling take place and then wet adiabatic cooling take place.
Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
During dry adiabatic cooling air contains water vapour and during wet adiabatic cooling air contains condensed water.
Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
Dry adiabatic cooling is a physical phenomenon which occurs due to change in density as the air parcel moves up. The rate is constant across the world. On contrary, during wet adiabatic cooling, water starts condensing. Due to condensation, latent heat is released which reduces the net rate of cooling. More the heat is released, slower the rate of cooling becomes. That’s why it is not constant.
Hence statement 3 is correct.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
Arrange the following planetary winds in order of their occurrence from South pole to North:
- South Westerlies
- South East Trade Winds
- North East trade Winds
- North Westerlies
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
Correct
Solution (c)
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Solution (c)
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Characteristics of Halo is associated with Cumulonimbus clouds
- Severe thunderstorms and hail storms are associated with Cirrostratus Clouds.
- Altocumulus clouds appear like waves in the sky and indicate fine weather.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution (c)
Characteristics of Halo is associated with Cirrostratus Clouds
Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
Severe thunderstorms and hail storms are associated with Cumulonimbus clouds.
Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
Altocumulus clouds appear like waves in the sky and indicate fine weather.
Hence statement 3 is correct
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Solution (c)
Characteristics of Halo is associated with Cirrostratus Clouds
Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
Severe thunderstorms and hail storms are associated with Cumulonimbus clouds.
Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
Altocumulus clouds appear like waves in the sky and indicate fine weather.
Hence statement 3 is correct
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Which of the following given ocean currents are the warm ocean currents:
- Canary current
- California current
- Norwegian current
- North Equatorial current
- East Australian current
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
Correct
Solution (c)
- In general, currents in the western part of every continent are cold and currents coming from the polar region are generally cold.
- Those currents which flow from equatorial regions towards poles which have a higher surface temperature and are called warm current. They are usually observed on the east coast of the continents in the lower and middle latitudes of both hemispheres.
Hence Norwegian current, North Equatorial current, East Australian current are Warm current.
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Solution (c)
- In general, currents in the western part of every continent are cold and currents coming from the polar region are generally cold.
- Those currents which flow from equatorial regions towards poles which have a higher surface temperature and are called warm current. They are usually observed on the east coast of the continents in the lower and middle latitudes of both hemispheres.
Hence Norwegian current, North Equatorial current, East Australian current are Warm current.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Convectional rainfall?
- It occurs in the areas of intense heat and abundant moisture.
- Solar radiation is the main source of heat to produce convectional currents in air.
- This type of rainfall is much effective for crops.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
Correct
Solution (a)
Convectional rainfall occurs in the areas of intense heat and abundant moisture.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
Solar radiation is the main source of heat to produce convectional currents in air.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
This type of rainfall is not much effective for crops as most of the water is drained off in the form of surface drainage.
Hence statement 3 is incorrect.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Convectional rainfall occurs in the areas of intense heat and abundant moisture.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
Solar radiation is the main source of heat to produce convectional currents in air.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
This type of rainfall is not much effective for crops as most of the water is drained off in the form of surface drainage.
Hence statement 3 is incorrect.
