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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 pointsThe Arabian Sea branch of the monsoon is much more powerful than the Bay of Bengal branch because:
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ANSWER: C
Explanation:
The Arabian Sea branch of the monsoon is much more powerful than the Bay of Bengal branch because –
1. Arabian sea is larger than the Bay of Bengal, and
2. Entire Arabian Sea current advances towards India, whereas only a part of the Bay of Bengal current enters India.Incorrect
ANSWER: C
Explanation:
The Arabian Sea branch of the monsoon is much more powerful than the Bay of Bengal branch because –
1. Arabian sea is larger than the Bay of Bengal, and
2. Entire Arabian Sea current advances towards India, whereas only a part of the Bay of Bengal current enters India. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 pointsWith reference to frontal precipitation, consider the following statements:
1. Precipitation associated with a warm front is of long duration.
2. Heavy but short duration precipitation occurs because of stationary front.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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ANSWER: A
Explanation:- Precipitation associated with a warm front is of long duration. Heavy but short duration precipitation occurs because of cold front.
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ANSWER: A
Explanation:- Precipitation associated with a warm front is of long duration. Heavy but short duration precipitation occurs because of cold front.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 pointsThe greatest damage to life and property from a hurricane is due to
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ANSWER: A
Explanation:- While both strong winds and torrential rains cause damage, the greatest damage is due to the storm surge. Storm surge is an abnormal rise of water generated by a storm, over and above the predicted astronomical tides.
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ANSWER: A
Explanation:- While both strong winds and torrential rains cause damage, the greatest damage is due to the storm surge. Storm surge is an abnormal rise of water generated by a storm, over and above the predicted astronomical tides.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 pointsWhat are the causes of low pressure in the equatorial region?
1. High temperature
2. Air convergence
3. High humidity
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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ANSWER: A
Explanation:- Due to high temperature, a low pressure belt is created in the equatorial region. This gives rise to air convergence in the area. So, air convergence is the effect of low pressure and not its cause. High humidity has no role to play in generation of low pressure areas.
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ANSWER: A
Explanation:- Due to high temperature, a low pressure belt is created in the equatorial region. This gives rise to air convergence in the area. So, air convergence is the effect of low pressure and not its cause. High humidity has no role to play in generation of low pressure areas.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 pointsTropical cyclones do not form over equator. This is because:
1. Equator is a zone of wind convergence.
2. The temperature over equator is too high.
3. There are no fronts over equator.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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ANSWER: D
Explanation:- Tropical cyclone does not form over the equator because the Coriolis Force is zero at the equator. Even though equator is a zone of wind convergence, it has nothing to do with tropical cyclone as such. Temperature is highest north and south of equator and not exactly at equator. Fronts are required for formation of temperate cyclone and not tropical ones. So even though statement 3 is correct it is not a reason.
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ANSWER: D
Explanation:- Tropical cyclone does not form over the equator because the Coriolis Force is zero at the equator. Even though equator is a zone of wind convergence, it has nothing to do with tropical cyclone as such. Temperature is highest north and south of equator and not exactly at equator. Fronts are required for formation of temperate cyclone and not tropical ones. So even though statement 3 is correct it is not a reason.
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