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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

What is the speciality of Verkoyansk (Siberia)?

  1. Coldest place on earth

  2. Dustiest place on earth

  3. Hottest place on earth

  4. Windiest place on earth
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Verkhoyansk in Siberia is one of the coldest inhabited places on Earth. Temperatures regularly drop below -50C in winter, and it once reached -67.7C - tying with Oymyakon for the record lowest temperature in the Northern Hemisphere.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

a. In Arctic and Antarctic circles, only one layer of cold water exists, which extends from surface to deep ocean floor. b. The rate of decrease of temperature with increasing latitude is generally 1.5oC per latitude. c. The rate of decrease in temperature according to depth is uniform throughout the ocean.

  1. a only

  2. b only

  3. c only

  4. b and c

  5. a, b and c
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A Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer as this statement is correct. This is wrong as only statement a is correct.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

a. The most widely used classification of climate is the applied climate classification scheme developed by V. Koeppen. b. Koeppen identified a close relationship between the distribution of vegetation and climate. c. Koeppen's classification is based on mean annual and mean monthly temperature and precipitation data.

  1. a only

  2. b only

  3. c only

  4. a and b

  5. b and c
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E Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer.

Multiple choice

Which of the following characteristics is true for Koeppen’s A type climate?

  1. Average temperature of the coldest month is 18oC or higher.

  2. Potential evaporation exceeds precipitation.

  3. The average temperature of the coldest month is minus 3oC or below.

  4. The average temperature of the coldest month of this climate is higher than minus 3oC, but below 18oC.

  5. It is cold due to elevation.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer. 

Multiple choice

Humid subtropical climate lies on the eastern parts of the continent in subtropical latitudes. Which of the following statements is/are incorrect about this type of climate?

a. The annual precipitation is low from 15-35 cm. b. The daily range of temperature is small. c. Thunderstorms in summer and frontal precipitation in winter are common.

  1. a only

  2. b only

  3. c only

  4. b and c

  5. None of these
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Explanation

This is the correct answer.

Multiple choice

Consider the following statements associated with Mediterranean climate (1) It is so named because it occurs extensively in the periphery of Mediterranean sea. (2) These lands are exposed to hot, dry, land winds during the summer months. (3) The seasonal range of temperatures is considerably less than that in other areas of corresponding latitudes. Which of these statements are correct?

  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. 1 and 2

  3. 2 and 3

  4. 1 and 3
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mediterranean climate is named for its occurrence around the Mediterranean Sea (statement 1 correct). These regions experience hot, dry summers due to persistent subtropical high-pressure systems - not land winds (statement 2 incorrect). The seasonal temperature range is indeed moderated by the surrounding water bodies, making it less extreme than continental areas at similar latitudes (statement 3 correct).

Multiple choice

The cyclone represents a position of atmosphere in which

  1. low pressure in the center and high pressure around

  2. there is high pressure in the center and low pressure around

  3. there is low pressure all around

  4. none of these
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Explanation

A cyclone is characterized by low atmospheric pressure at its center with higher pressure surrounding it. This pressure difference drives the inward spiraling winds. The opposite arrangement (high pressure center) would be an anticyclone.