Humidity & Percipitation - Section 1

6:  

Less dew is formed on cloudy nights because

A.

clouds absorb the falling dew

B.

clouds scatter moisture

C.

on cloudy nights the radiation takes place very slowly

D.

on cloudy nights the radiation takes place very quickly

 
 

Option: C

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7:  

Clear nights are colder than cloudy nights because of

A.

Precipitation

B.

Condensation

C.

Insolation

D.

Radiation

 
 

Option: D

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8:  

Atmospheric humidity is measured by

A.

Psychrometer

B.

Anemometer

C.

Lysimeter

D.

Hydrometer

 
 

Option: A

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9:  

In the deserts the amount of rainfall per annum is

A.

less than 250 cm

B.

less than 50 cm

C.

less than 500 cm

D.

250-300 cm

 
 

Option: A

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10:  

Precipitation takes place when

A.

The sky is overcast with clouds

B.

Temperature of moisture in air suddenly increases

C.

Temperature of moisture in air sharply decreases

D.

Winds begin to blow in a circular motion

 
 

Option: C

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