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Multiple choice geography in search of the source of wind atmospheric pressure, pressure belts and winds elements of weather and climate :wind monsoon phenomena and its mechanism

Name the Planetary winds that meet the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone.

  1. Westerlies and Easterlies

  2. North east trade winds, South east trade winds

  3. South east trade winds, Westerlies

  4. Trade winds, Easterlies
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is a low-pressure trough where the trade winds from both hemispheres converge. Specifically, the north-east trade winds from the Northern Hemisphere and the south-east trade winds from the Southern Hemisphere meet here.

Multiple choice geography in search of the source of wind atmospheric pressure, pressure belts and winds elements of weather and climate :wind monsoon phenomena and its mechanism

Jet streams,located approximately over ${27}^{o}-{30}^{o}$ north latitude is known as _______.

  1. polar jet stream

  2. subtropical jet stream

  3. north-westerly jet streams

  4. south-easterly jet streams
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Jet streams are some of the strongest winds in the atmosphere. There are two types of jet streams: Subtropical jet stream and polar jet stream. The streams that are centered at about 30$°$ latitude are subtropical jet stream.

Multiple choice geography in search of the source of wind atmospheric pressure, pressure belts and winds elements of weather and climate :wind monsoon phenomena and its mechanism

Monsoon is derived from Arabic word _____.

  1. Maussum

  2. Mausim

  3. Moussam

  4. Maussem
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The word “monsoon” is derived from the Arabic word mausim, which means season. Basically, it describes a seasonal wind shift over a region that is usually accompanied by a dramatic increase in precipitation. Monsoon is experienced by Asia, North America, etc. Monsoon is the main source of water. Monsoons are vital to agriculture and the economy.

Multiple choice geography in search of the source of wind atmospheric pressure, pressure belts and winds elements of weather and climate :wind monsoon phenomena and its mechanism

The South-east Trade winds are attracted towards the Indian sub-continent in the month of June due to ________.

  1. The effect of the westerlies

  2. The effect of Somaliya current

  3. The presence of low atmospheric pressure over North-west India

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

During June, intense heating of the landmass over north-west India creates a strong low-pressure area. This low-pressure pulls the south-east trade winds of the Southern Hemisphere across the equator, where they deflect and become the south-west monsoon winds.

Multiple choice geography in search of the source of wind atmospheric pressure, pressure belts and winds elements of weather and climate :wind monsoon phenomena and its mechanism

The wind blowing in the Northern Plains in summer is known as ________.

  1. Kal baisakhi

  2. Loo

  3. Mango Shower

  4. Western disturbance
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Loo is strong, gusty, hot, dry wind blowing during the day over the north and northwestern India. It is especially strong in the months of May and June.

Multiple choice geography in search of the source of wind atmospheric pressure, pressure belts and winds elements of weather and climate :wind monsoon phenomena and its mechanism

Violent storm that originate over oceans in tropical areas and  move over to the coastal areas are called ________.

  1. tornadoes

  2. tropical cyclones

  3. thunderstorms

  4. extra tropical cyclones
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

These are called tropical cyclones. It originates in the Bay of Bengal in India and in many other parts of the world.  Whenever these tropical cyclone occur they cause great loss of life and property due to heavy rains on the eastern coastal regions of India.

Multiple choice geography in search of the source of wind atmospheric pressure, pressure belts and winds elements of weather and climate :wind monsoon phenomena and its mechanism

Which of the following names is given to the planetary winds blowing between the tropics?

  1. Monsoon

  2. Polar winds

  3. Westerlies

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

The planetary winds blowing between the tropics are known as trade winds. They are found in the lower section of the troposphere near the earth’s equator. Trade winds blow predominantly from the north-east in the Northern Hemisphere and from the south-east in the Southern Hemisphere. More rainfall can be expected within neighbouring landmasses if the trade winds become weaker.