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Multiple choice geography environmental changes elements of weather and climate : temperature process of heat transfer in the atmosphere environmental regions (zones)

The mean annual temperature of a country varies between $7^oC\,\, to\,\, 17^oC$. This country lies in the.

  1. Alpine climate region

  2. Sub-tropical region

  3. Temperate region

  4. Tropical region

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

The Köppen climate classification defines a climate as "temperate" when the mean temperature is above −3 °C (26.6 °F) but below 18 °C (64.4 °F) in the coldest month.

Multiple choice geography environmental changes elements of weather and climate : temperature process of heat transfer in the atmosphere environmental regions (zones)

Global warming and climate change are two different concepts.

  1. Yes

  2. No

  3. Can't say

  4. None of these

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

Yes,

The term "climate change" is often used to refer specifically to anthropogenic climate change (also known as global warming). Anthropogenic climate change is caused by human activity, as opposed to changes in climate that may have resulted as part of Earth's natural processes.

Multiple choice geography environmental changes elements of weather and climate : temperature process of heat transfer in the atmosphere environmental regions (zones)

Greenhouse effect is a ________ phenomenon to keep the climate warm up.

  1. Natural

  2. Commercial

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these

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

A greenhouse is a body which allows the shortwave incoming solar radiation to come in but does not allow the longwave outgoing terrestrial infrared radiation to escape. The greenhouse effect is a natural phenomenon which helps in keeping the earth's surface warm up. Carbon dioxide, water vapour etc are the important gases of the greenhouse.

Multiple choice geography environmental changes elements of weather and climate : temperature process of heat transfer in the atmosphere environmental regions (zones)

Ozone layer protects the earth from ____________.

  1. X-rays

  2. Infra-red rays

  3. Cosmic rays

  4. Ultra-violet rays

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
  • The ozone layer blocks the harmful ultra-violet rays coming from the sun and prevents it from reaching the earth's surface thus play an extremely important role. However it cannot block x-rays, infrared rays or cosmic rays. Hence option D is correct.
  • The ozone layer is found in the lower stratosphere 
Multiple choice geography environmental changes elements of weather and climate : temperature process of heat transfer in the atmosphere environmental regions (zones)

'Green House Effect' means ________________.

  1. Pollution in houses in tropical regions

  2. Trapping of solar energy due to atmospheric oxygen

  3. Trapping of solar energy due to atmospheric carbon dioxide

  4. Cultivation in green houses so as to check pollution

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

The greenhouse effect is the process where atmospheric gases, primarily carbon dioxide, trap heat radiated from the Earth's surface, preventing it from escaping into space.

Multiple choice geography environmental changes elements of weather and climate : temperature process of heat transfer in the atmosphere environmental regions (zones)

The living being who causes maximum pollution to the environment is _________.

  1. Human being

  2. Noise

  3. Air

  4. Eco-science

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

Human beings are responsible for the vast majority of environmental pollution through industrialization, transportation, waste generation, and resource consumption.

Multiple choice geography environmental changes elements of weather and climate : temperature process of heat transfer in the atmosphere environmental regions (zones)

In which layer of the atmosphere, ozone layer is present?

  1. Troposphere

  2. Stratosphere

  3. Mesosphere

  4. Thermosphere

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
stratosphere
The ozone layer is mainly found in the lower portion of the stratosphere, from approximately 15 to 35 kilometers (9.3 to 21.7 mi) above Earth, although its thickness varies seasonally and geographically.