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Multiple choice geography humidity and clouds atmosphere and its structures elements of weather and climate : temperature what is around us? the atmosphere elements of weather and climate :humidity

In air, amount of water vapor is classified as ______.

    1. wind

    2. precipitation

    3. humidity

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

    The amount of water vapor in the air is known as humidity. It can make hot temperatures even more unbearable than they already are. It affects both weather as well as climate. It also affects global climate change. Both low humidity as well as high humidity is harmful for us. Humidity is of two types:- Absolute humidity and Relative humidity.

    Multiple choice geography humidity and clouds atmosphere and its structures elements of weather and climate : temperature what is around us? the atmosphere elements of weather and climate :humidity

    The process by which water continually changes its form and circulates between oceans, atmosphere and land.

    1. Water cycle

    2. Tides

    3. Ocean currents

    4. Rain water
    Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
    A Correct answer
    Explanation

    The process by which water continually changes its form and circulates between oceans, atmosphere and land is known as water cycle. In the water cycle, water from oceans, lakes, swamps, rivers, plants can turn into water vapour. Water vapour condenses into millions of tiny droplets that form clouds. Clouds lose their water as rain or snow, which is called precipitation. Precipitation is either absorbed into the ground or runs off into rivers. Plants take up the water that was absorbed into the ground. Plants lose water from their surfaces as vapour that goes back into the atmosphere. Water that runs off into rivers flows into ponds, lakes, or oceans where it evaporates back into the atmosphere. This cycle continues.

    Multiple choice geography humidity and clouds atmosphere and its structures elements of weather and climate : temperature what is around us? the atmosphere elements of weather and climate :humidity

    When precipitation comes down to the earth in the liquid form, it is called.

    1. Cloud

    2. Rain

    3. Snow

    4. Water
    Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
    B Correct answer
    Explanation
    Precipitation is part of the water cycle. In the water cycle, water from oceans, lakes, swamps, rivers, plants can turn into water vapor. Water vapor condenses into millions of tiny droplets that form clouds. Clouds lose their water as rain or snow, which is called precipitation. When precipitation comes down to the earth in the liquid form, it is called rain. People rely on precipitation for freshwater to drink, bath, and irrigate crops for food.
    Multiple choice geography humidity and clouds atmosphere and its structures elements of weather and climate : temperature what is around us? the atmosphere elements of weather and climate :humidity

    ____________ is the stage of group formation in which the group development takes place and is characterised by intragroup conflict.

    1. Forming

    2. Storming

    3. Norming

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

    According to Tuckman's model of group development, the 'storming' stage is characterized by conflict and competition as members push boundaries and establish roles.

    Multiple choice geography humidity and clouds atmosphere and its structures elements of weather and climate : temperature what is around us? the atmosphere elements of weather and climate :humidity

    Vernal pools are among the most _______of ponds: they form as a result of snow melt and a high water table in winter, and then they _______by late summer. 

    1. Transitory .. expand

    2. Anachronistic .. overflow

    3. Immutable .. drain

    4. Itinerant .. teem

    5. Ephemeral .. evaporate
    Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
    E Correct answer
    Explanation

    Vernal pools, also called vernal ponds or ephemeral pools, are seasonal pools of water that provide habitat for distinctive plants and animals. 

    A  vernal pool basin will experience inundation from rain/precipitation, followed by desiccation from evapotranspiration. These conditions are commonly associated with a Mediterranean climate. Most pools are dry for at least part of the year and fill with the winter rains, spring snowmelts, and rising water tables. Some pools may remain at least partially filled with water over the course of a year or more, but all vernal pools dry up periodically.

    Multiple choice geography humidity and clouds atmosphere and its structures elements of weather and climate : temperature what is around us? the atmosphere elements of weather and climate :humidity

    Elements of weather are  _____________.

    1. Rainfall

    2. Sunshine

    3. Wind

    4. All of these
    Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
    D 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. Weather can change from hour to hour, day to day, month to month or even year to year.

    Following are the major elements of weather: -

    1. Temperature
    2. Pressure
    3. Humidity
    4. Precipitation
    5. Wind

    Multiple choice geography humidity and clouds atmosphere and its structures elements of weather and climate : temperature what is around us? the atmosphere elements of weather and climate :humidity

    Which of the following is not an element of weather?

    1. Temperature

    2. Humidity

    3. Visibility

    4. Sunlight
    Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
    D Correct answer
    Explanation
    • Weather is the state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time. Temperature, humidity, and visibility are the atmospheric phenomena hence part of the weather.
    • Sunlight is independent of the atmosphere, thus option D is correct.
    Multiple choice geography humidity and clouds atmosphere and its structures elements of weather and climate : temperature what is around us? the atmosphere elements of weather and climate :humidity

    The amount of cloud cover in the sky is measured in _____ or ________ for meteorological purposes. 

    1. seven, oktas

    2. six, oktas

    3. eight, oktas

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

    Cover of clouds in portion of the sky visible from the observation point is known as cloud cover. Weather observer or meteorologists estimates the amount of cloud cover in sky. Cloud cover is an important factor which decides the weather of an area. The amount of cloud cover in the sky is measured in units called oktas or eight for meteorological purposes. Each okta represents one eighth of the sky covered by cloud.