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Multiple choice social studies climatic regions weather in different seasons and classification of objects physical factors of earth seasons in india

Winter rainfall is very important for the cultivation of ________.

  1. Zaid crop

  2. Kharif crop

  3. Rabi crop

  4. Commercial crop
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

  • Mahawat, in terms of Geography, is a small amount of winter rainfall due to western and north western cyclonic disturbances. 
  • This is best for Rabi crops which are grown during winter season.
  • Major Rabi crops in India include wheat, barley, mustard, sesame, peas etc.

Multiple choice social studies climatic regions weather in different seasons and classification of objects physical factors of earth seasons in india

The winter rainfall in northern India is locally known as ________.

  1. Airawat

  2. Mahawat

  3. Sherawat

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

A characteristic feature of the cold weather season over the northern plains is the inflow of cyclonic disturbances from the west and the northwest. These low-pressure systems originate over the Mediterranean Sea and West Asia and move into India along with the westerly flow. They cause the much-needed winter rains over the plains and snowfall in the mountains. This winter rainfall in northern parts of the country is locally known as 'mahawat'.

Multiple choice geography climatic regions the climate and natural resources of gujarat introduction to weather and climate elements of weather and climate : temperature

Slope coefficient of beta is classified statistically significant if its probability is _________________.

  1. greater than 5%

  2. equal to 5%

  3. less than 5%

  4. less than 2%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In statistical hypothesis testing, a coefficient is typically considered significant if the p-value is less than the chosen significance level, which is standardly set at 0.05 or 5%.

Multiple choice geography climatic regions the climate and natural resources of gujarat introduction to weather and climate elements of weather and climate : temperature

An isoquant slopes ___________.

  1. Downward to the left

  2. Downward to the right

  3. Upward to the right

  4. Upward to the left
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

An isoquant represents different combinations of inputs that produce the same level of output. Because inputs are substitutes, the curve must slope downward to the right to maintain a constant output level.

Multiple choice geography climatic regions the climate and natural resources of gujarat introduction to weather and climate elements of weather and climate : temperature

One way to obtain earnings forecasts is the mechanical procedure known as __________.

  1. cross-reference analysis

  2. exponential trending

  3. time series analysis

  4. data mining
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Time series analysis is a statistical technique that uses historical data points collected at specific time intervals to forecast future trends or earnings.

Multiple choice geography climatic regions the climate and natural resources of gujarat introduction to weather and climate elements of weather and climate : temperature

The average temperature of Rajasthan in the month of June is ________.

  1. ${ 32 }^{ 0 }C$
  2. ${ 50 }^{ 0 }C$
  3. ${ 45 }^{ 0 }C$
  4. ${ 40 }^{ 0 }C$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The summers in Rajasthan are hot and humid with the average temperatures rising up to as high as 45 degrees Celsius at times.

                      Months | Temperature | | --- | --- | --- | | Summers |         April to June            | 24°c - 45°c | | Monsoon |         July to Sep | 21°c - 35°c | | Winter |          Oct to March | 10°c - 27°c |

Multiple choice geography climatic regions the climate and natural resources of gujarat introduction to weather and climate elements of weather and climate : temperature

State of atmosphere over an area at any point of time is called ________.

  1. Humidity

  2. Weather

  3. Climate

  4. Temperature
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
The state of atmosphere over an area at any point of time is known as weather. It is the state of the atmosphere over short periods of time. Climate is the weather averaged over a long period. Precipitation, humidity, temperature, pressure, cloudiness, and wind are the basic atmospheric conditions that make up the weather of a region.
Multiple choice geography climatic regions the climate and natural resources of gujarat introduction to weather and climate elements of weather and climate : temperature

The state of atmosphere over an area at any point of time is known as ________.

  1. Weather

  2. Climate

  3. Season

  4. None of above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
The state of the atmosphere over an area at any point in time is known as weather. It is the state of the atmosphere over short periods of time. Weather can change from hour to hour, day to day, month to month or even year to year. Precipitation, humidity, temperature, pressure, cloudiness, and wind are the basic atmospheric conditions that make up the weather of a region.
Multiple choice geography climatic regions the climate and natural resources of gujarat introduction to weather and climate elements of weather and climate : temperature

Which of the following does not affect the climate of a place?

  1. Altitude

  2. Distance from the sea

  3. Prevailing winds

  4. Distance from a river
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The generalization of the atmospheric condition over a long period of time is referred to as climate. It is the long-term pattern of weather in a particular area. Following are the factors which influence the climate of any place:

  1. Distance from equator - Places located near equator have hotter climate as compared to the places located away from equator as they receive direct sun rays.
  2. Altitude - Places located on high altitude have cooler climate as compared to the places located on plains.
  3. Prevailing winds - Places which experiences on-shore winds have high rainfall as compared to the places experiencing off-shore winds.
  4. Ocean currents - Winds which blow over warm currents bring more rainfall as compared to the winds blowing over cold currents.
  5. Distance from sea - Areas located near sea experiences moderate climate, whereas areas located away from sea experiences extreme climate.