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

The powest point of Australia is ____________.

  1. Caspian Lake

  2. Eyre Lake

  3. Valdes Peninsula

  4. Death Valley

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Lake Eyre (Kati Thanda) is the lowest point in Australia at approximately 15 meters below sea level. This salt lake in South Australia is also the largest lake system in Australia when filled, though it's usually dry. Death Valley is in the USA, Caspian Lake is in Asia/Europe, and Valdes Peninsula is in Argentina.

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

In which of the following is a knowledge of underlying rocks least essential _____________.

  1. Road construction

  2. Oil drilling

  3. Soil analysis

  4. Weather studies

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Weather studies focus on atmospheric conditions and phenomena, which occur independently of the underlying geological rock structure, unlike road construction, oil drilling, or soil analysis.

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

What is cirrostratus?

  1. High level sheets of transparent clouds

  2. Low level sheets of transparent clouds

  3. High level sheets of black clouds

  4. none of above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Cirrostratus clouds are high-level, thin, sheet-like clouds that often cover the entire sky and are composed of ice crystals, making them appear transparent.

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

Which of the following names is used for the soil that is composed of very small particles of sediment?

  1. Clay

  2. Sand

  3. Sediment

  4. Alluvial

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Clay is defined by its very fine particle size, which is smaller than silt and sand, giving it unique properties like plasticity when wet.

Multiple choice geography atmosphere and temperature atmosphere and its structures what is around us? the atmosphere

Shift of population from villages to cities is __________.

  1. Urbanization

  2. Ruralization

  3. Communalization

  4. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Urbanization is a process where population shifts from rural to urban areas. Urban areas become large as people begin to live and work in increasing numbers. Ruralization is an act of becoming rural. A region getting the appearance, features of rural area and the movement of people to country side. Communalization refers to abolition of private ownership of property, resources and share the collective resources among the local community for the common good. Hence, option A is the correct answer.   

Multiple choice geography atmosphere and temperature atmosphere and its structures what is around us? the atmosphere

Greenhouse effect is a term associated with interrelationship of different cultural ties and political movements over the world.

  1. True

  2. False

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The greenhouse effect is not a term associated with the interrelationship of different cultural ties and political movements over the world. It is a term associated with pollution.

Multiple choice geography atmosphere and temperature atmosphere and its structures what is around us? the atmosphere

Holes in the ___________ layer of the atmosphere allow ____________ ___________ of the sun which causes ____________.

  1. Ozone layer, gamma rays, brain tumour

  2. Ozone layer, harmful rays, skin cancer

  3. Greenhouse, x rays, brain tumour

  4. Ozone layer, alpha rays, brain tumour

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Air pollution leads to the greenhouse effects due to the constant emission of poisonous gases from vehicles, households and industries which the atmosphere cannot use. Gases remain trapped inside the atmosphere causing the global temperature to rise. This is called global warming. This has resulted in holes in the ozone layer due to which harmful rays of the sun are allowed to enter the earth's atmosphere causing skin cancer and various other ailments.