Atmosphere - Study Mode
[#166] The albedo of which one among the following is the highest?
Correct Answer
(A) Cirrus cloud
Explanation
Solution: The albedo of Cirrus cloud is the highest. Cirrus are thin, wispy clouds that appear at high altitude and consist of ice crystals.
[#167] Land masses are heated and cooled much faster than water bodies. Identify the true statements in this regard: I. Land gets heated by conduction II. Water has higher specific heat III. Only the surface layers of water are heated IV. Water gets heated by convection
Correct Answer
(D) I, II and IV
Explanation
Solution: Land masses are heated and cooled much faster than water bodies. Land gets heated by conduction, Water has higher specific heat and Water gets heated by convection.
[#168] What is the correct sequence of the following zonal pressure belts? 1. Subpolar low 2. Equatorial low 3. Polar high 4. Subtropical high
Correct Answer
(C) 2, 4, 1, 3
Explanation
Solution: The correct sequence of the zonal pressure belts are Equatorial low, Subtropical high, Subpolar low and Polar high.
[#169] The layer of the atmosphere which provides ideal conditions for flying on jet aeroplanes is ________
Correct Answer
(B) Stratosphere
Explanation
Solution: The layer of the atmosphere which provides ideal conditions for flying on et aeroplanes is Stratosphere. Because the air temperature in the stratosphere slowly increases with altitude, it does not cause convection and has a stabilizing effect on atmospheric conditions in the region.
[#170] Because of which one of the following factors, clouds do not precipitate in deserts?
Correct Answer
(B) Low humidity
Explanation
Solution: The clouds which we find in the skies of the desert regions do not precipitate because these clouds are comparatively more dry and have a much less amount of water droplets in it ,than the normal precipitation clouds.