In Koppen’s classification, the first member of the system represents the?
A. dry climate B. warm temperate climate C. tropical rainy climate D. polar climate E. tropical continental climate Correct Answer: Option C – tropical rainy climate
Winds in anticyclones differ from winds in cyclones mainly because they?
A. blow anticlockwisely in the northern hemisphere B. blow outwards C. blow inwards D. are affected by the earth’s rotation E. result in light rainfall Correct Answer: Option B – blow outwards
If the temperature at the foot of a mountain is 25°C what will be the temperature at its summit if the mountain is 4000m high?
A. 51°C B. 26°C C. 10°C D. -1°C E. -6.5°C Correct Answer: Option D = -1°C
In tropical deserts large diurnal ranges of temperature occur because of the?
A. absence of tradition B. scarcity of water C. prevalence of strong winds D. absence of highlands E. absence of cloud cover Correct Answer: Option E – absence of cloud cover