World Climate And Weather - Study Mode

[#56] Brazil has become the world's largest producer of coffee mainly because ________
Correct Answer

(C) The "terra-rosa" soil is very fertile

Explanation

Solution: Brazil has become the world's largest producer of coffee mainly because the "terra-rosa" soil is very fertile. It is marked by fertile, almost purple, terra rosa, because of basalt present in it.

[#57] What is the meaning of "Cloud Burst"
Correct Answer

(B) Very heavy rain with heavy storm

Explanation

Solution: Extremely heavy precipitation in short time period alongwith hail & thunder capable of bringing flood is termed as 'cloud burst'. Such a phenomenon is observed during monsoons in Uttarakhand.

[#58] Which vegetation is called natural cattle country ?
Correct Answer

(B) Downs

Explanation

Solution: Downs is called natural cattle country. The Darling Downs contains the largest deposit of rich black agricultural soils in Australia.

[#59] Cooperative farming is well-developed in: I. Denmark II. Belgium III. Russia IV. Sweden
Correct Answer

(D) I, II and IV

Explanation

Solution: Cooperative farming is well-developed in Denmark, Belgium and Sweden.

[#60] Which of the following is/are 'rain cloud'? 1. Cirrus 2. Nimbostratus 3. Cumulonimbus 4. Altocumulus
Correct Answer

(B) 2 and 3 only

Explanation

Solution: The word 'nimbus' signifes clouds, literally meaning rain clouds. Cumulonimbus are the clouds which expand vertically and cause heavy rainfall with thunderstorm & lightening.