Atmosphere and Seasons-Geography





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1. When the wind is deflected due to the rotation of the Earth, it is called as :


2. Winds blow :


3. Doldrums are belts of low atmospheric pressure obtained in the regions adjoining the equator to a distance of :


4. The chemically inactive gas present in the atmosphere is :


5. The Sea breeze blows during :


6. Beaufort Scale' is used to measure :


7. Lapse rate is related to the decrease of :


8. The Trade winds are caused by :


9. Temperature generally decreases towards the poles because :


10. Which one of the following factors does not affect atmospheric pressure?


11. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?


12. A large number of species are found within a small unit of area of :


13. Summers in Western Europe are warmer than those in Eastern Europe because of:


14. Grasses are almost absent in :


15. Which of the following areas is dominant in hunting and gathering?


16. Among the following climatic factors, which one has the least effect upon a terrestrial ecosystem?


17. Which one of the following regions has Mediterranean type of climate?


18. Which one of the following factors is not a determining fact of the climate?


19. Match the following :
Cities Climate Type
A. Auckland 1. Mediterranean
B.Lagos 2. Humid Subtropical
C. San Francisco 3 Marie West European
D. Shanghai 4. Equatorial
Below options are given in A B C D order


20. Consider the following :
1. The Taiga biome stretches across large parts of Canada, Europe and Asia.
2. Taiga is the largest biome in the world
3, A lot of coniferous trees grows in the Taigs
Which of the statements given above are correct?


21. In which of the following countries, has maximum damage to the forest been caused by acid rain?


22. Which one of the following activities occupies the largest are of the world?


23. Which one of the following natural regions is best known for the production of grapes?


24. Which type of climate is known for the maximum diurnal range of temperature?


25. The climate best suited for horticulture is :


26. The climate of a place is decided by :


27. Monsoon effect is also experienced in :


28. The tropical rain forests are dense and varied because of :


29. The Mediterranean lands are often called the World's :


30. The hot desert of the world are generally found near :