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Climate, Weather, and Geography

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Climate, weather, and geography examine temperature variations, wind patterns, atmospheric hazards, and global climate zones. This hub addresses climographs, thunderstorm triggers, and regional climate descriptors. These concepts are essential for UPSC, SSC, and RRB general studies and geography exams.

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Climate, Weather, and Geography Questions

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

a. Subtropical steppe and subtropical desert climates have common precipitation and temperature characteristics. b. The rainfall in both these climates is highly variable. c. The annual and diurnal ranges of temperature in these are also high.

  1. Only a

  2. Only b

  3. Only c

  4. All of these

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer, as the given statements are correct. Subtropical steppe and subtropical desert climates have common precipitation and temperature characteristics. The rainfall in both these climates is highly variable. The annual and diurnal ranges of temperature in these are also high.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

  1. Cold climate with dry winter occurs mainly over Northeastern Asia.

  2. Marine west coast climate is located poleward from the Mediterranean climate on the west coast of the continents.

  3. Warm temperate (mid-latitude) climates generally have warm summers with mild winters.

  4. Heavy rainfall occurs all year around in the tropical monsoon climate.

  5. The winters are cold and snowy with a short frost free season in cold climates with humid winters.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

This is incorrect. Tropical monsoon climate has heavy rainfall mostly in summer. Winter is dry.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

a. The areas under Mediterranean climate come under the influence of sub tropical high in summer and westerly wind in winter. b. This climate type is characterised by a hot, dry summer and a mild, rainy winter. c. Thunderstorms in summer and frontal precipitation in winter are common in this climate type.

  1. Only a

  2. Only b

  3. Only c

  4. Only a and c

  5. Only a and b
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer, as these statements are correct. The areas under Mediterranean climate come under the influence of sub tropical high in summer and westerly wind in winter. This climate type is characterised by a hot, dry summer and a mild, rainy winter.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is correct about ice cap climates?

a. Even in summer, the temperature is below freezing point. b. This area receives very little precipitation. c. The weather changes are abrupt and short in areas with ice cap climates.

  1. Only a

  2. Only b

  3. Only c

  4. All of these

  5. Only a and b
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Even in summer, the temperature is below freezing point. This area receives very little precipitation. This is the correct answer, as both these are correct about ice cap climates.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are incorrect about Highland climates?

a. Highland climates are governed by topography. b. Precipitation types and intensity vary spatially across high lands. c. This is the region of permafrost where the sub soil is permanently frozen.

  1. Only a

  2. Only b

  3. Only c

  4. Only a and b

  5. Only b and c
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

This is incorrect about highland climates. This happens in area with tundra climate. Thus, this is the correct answer choice.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements about sunspots is/are correct?

a. Increase in sunspots causes cooler and wetter weather with greater storminess. b. Sunspots are dark and cooler patches on the sun which increase and decrease in a cyclical manner. c. Sunspots alter the amount of insolation received from the sun, which in turn, might have a bearing on the climate.

  1. Only a

  2. Only b

  3. Only c

  4. Only a and b

  5. Only b and c
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Increase in sunspots causes cooler and wetter weather with greater storminess. Sunspots are dark and cooler patches on the sun, which increase and decrease in a cyclical manner. These statements are correct. Thus, this is the correct answer.

Multiple choice

Which of the following climate types is the region of permafrost where the sub soil is permanently frozen with long durations of day and night during summers?

  1. Humid continental

  2. Highland type

  3. Tundra

  4. Subarctic

  5. Subtropical desert
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C Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer, as this has the region of permafrost where the sub soil is permanently frozen. There is a short growing season and water logging supports only low growing plants. During summer, the tundra regions have very long duration of day light.

Multiple choice

What are the sun spots?

  1. Dark patches on the surface of the sun are cooler areas

  2. Regions without winter climate

  3. Desert areas on the sun

  4. Dark patches on the surface of the sun which are hotter places
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D Correct answer
Multiple choice

The name Typhoon comes form the Chinese word 'Taifu' which means:

  1. heavy rain

  2. high wind

  3. clear sky

  4. chilly weather
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The word typhoon originates from the Chinese term 'Taifeng' or 'Tai Fun' which means 'great wind' or 'strong wind'. The term evolved through various languages including Arabic and Persian before entering English.

Multiple choice

Wind in the Southern hemisphere is deflected towards left due to

  1. Temperature variations

  2. Rotation of the earth

  3. Difference in pressure

  4. Difference in water content
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The deflection of winds in the Southern Hemisphere towards the left is due to the Coriolis effect, which is caused by Earth's rotation. The Coriolis force deflects moving objects (including air masses) to the left in the Southern Hemisphere and to the right in the Northern Hemisphere. Temperature variations, pressure differences, and water content affect wind patterns but don't cause this deflection.