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[#96] The inner-most layer of the Earth is known as
Correct Answer

(D) Barysphere

Explanation

Solution: The inner most layer of the earth is called the “Core or Barysphere”. It is otherwise known as NIFE, because of the presence of Nickel and Ferrous (iron).

[#97] Which of the following statements is incorrect?
Correct Answer

(B) Monsoons are local seasonal winds

Explanation

Solution: Although monsoons are often erroneously identified as rainstorms, they are actually a seasonal wind. A monsoon is a wind in low-latitude climates that seasonally changes direction between winter and summer.

[#98] Evening sun is not a shot as the mid-day sun. What is the reason?
Correct Answer

(D) In the evening, radiations travel larger distance through atmosphere

Explanation

Solution: Evening sun is not a shot as the mid-day sun because in the evening, radiations travel larger distance through atmosphere. Light from the sun, near the horizon, passes through thicker layers of air and covets a large distance in the earth's atmosphere before reaching our eyes. However, light from the sun overhead would travel realitively shorter distance.

[#99] The water content in the atmosphere ________
Correct Answer

(C) Decreases as temperature increases

Explanation

Solution: As air temperature increases, air can hold more water molecules, and its relative humidity decreases.

[#100] Frontal rain is caused by ________
Correct Answer

(C) Cyclonic activity

Explanation

Solution: Frontal (or Cyclonic) Rain is caused by cyclonic activity and it occurs along the fronts of the cyclone. It is formed when two masses of air of different temperature, humidity and density meets.