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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 chemistry planet earth acid deposition air and air pollution natural resources- air, water and land

Which of the following is a wet deposition of acid rain?

  1. Fog

  2. Rain

  3. Snow

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Wet deposition is rain, sleet, snow, or fog that has become more acidic than normal. Wet deposition of acids occurs when any form of precipitation removes acids from the atmosphere and delivers it to the Earth's surface.

Multiple choice chemistry planet earth acid deposition air and air pollution natural resources- air, water and land

Rain, snow or fog, which is acidic in nature, is known as:

  1. acid rain

  2. acid snow

  3. acid fog

  4. all of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Acid rain includes any form of precipitation with acidic components from the atmosphere.

This can include rain, snow, fog, hail or even dust that is acidic.
This happens when oxides of sulphur and nitrogen that are emitted by the industries react with water and oxygen in the atmosphere to form sulphuric acid and nitric acid respectively.
These acids are responsible for the acidic nature of the rains. Their pH is usually between 5.5 to 5.
Thus, the correct answer is option (A).

Multiple choice chemistry planet earth acid deposition air and air pollution natural resources- air, water and land

Low visibility in cold weather is due to:

  1. formation of fossil fuel

  2. unburnt carbon particles or hydrocarbons suspended in air

  3. lack of adequate power supply

  4. none of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Smog is a dark brown or greyish smoky mist that occurs in cold weather. It is formed by unburnt carbon particles or hydrocarbons suspended in the air. It is a visible indication of air pollution. Smog not only reduces visibility but is highly suffocating and harmful to human beings, animals and plants.


Hence, the correct option is $B$

Multiple choice chemistry planet earth acid deposition air and air pollution natural resources- air, water and land

Which of the following is correct about acid rain?

  1. Rain which is acidic in nature

  2. Rain which is basic in nature

  3. Rain which is neutral in nature

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

When oxides of sulphur and nitrogen which are emitted by the industries, react with the moisture present in the atmosphere, they form acids.

Thus, these acids reduce the pH of the rain falling on the Earth and hence acid rain is acidic in nature.
It's pH acid  rain is 5.5
Hence, the correct answer is option (A).

Multiple choice

Due to extreme temps and easily disrupted food chains, the __ is sensitive to human disturbance

  1. Desert

  2. Forest

  3. Tiaga

  4. Tundra
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The tundra is extremely sensitive to human disturbance because of its harsh climate conditions and simple, easily disrupted food chains. The short growing season, permafrost, and low biodiversity mean that damage to vegetation or wildlife populations can take decades or centuries to recover, if at all.

Multiple choice

The Tundra

  1. has a layer of soil permanetly frozen beneath the top soil

  2. is too cold to support insect life

  3. is resistant to environmental damage because it is frozen

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Permafrost is a defining characteristic of the tundra, where the subsoil remains frozen throughout the year, preventing deep root growth.

Multiple choice

Name an interacting part in a weather system.

  1. weather satellite

  2. earthquake

  3. clouds

  4. weather man
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Clouds are a physical component of the atmosphere and play a direct role in the weather system by storing water vapor and reflecting sunlight. The other options are either external events or human tools.

Multiple choice

Which of these best describes the atmosphere surrounding Venus?

  1. Cold and snowy

  2. Cold and wet

  3. Hot and poisonous

  4. Bright and sunny
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Venus has a thick atmosphere composed mostly of carbon dioxide, which creates a runaway greenhouse effect, making it the hottest planet in the solar system with clouds of sulfuric acid.

Multiple choice

Rain, snow, sleet, and hail are all examples of

  1. collection.

  2. condensation.

  3. evaporation.

  4. precipitation.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

Multiple choice evs sources of water the lithosphere and the hydrosphere first aid safety and first aid

The part of earth comprising water is called an

  1. atmosphere

  2. hydrosphere

  3. lithosphere

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
A. The atmosphere is the layer of gases which surround the earth.
B. Hydrosphere is the amount of water present on earth.
C. The lithosphere is the outer and rigid part of the earth that consists of crust and mantle.
So, the correct answer is 'Hydrosphere'.