The wind system in the equatorial areas is known as
| A. | Westerlies |
| B. | Trades |
| C. | Doldrums |
| D. | Monsoon |
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Option: B Explanation : Click on Discuss to view users comments. |
Which of the following statements about Stratosphere is incorrect?
| A. | It is the region in the atmosphere above tropopause |
| B. | It contains ozone layer which prevents ultraviolet radiations of sun from reaching to the earth |
| C. | It is not free from the violent weather changes occurring on the earth |
| D. | It provides ideal flying conditions |
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The hot and dry winds that help in the ripening of grapes in the Alps region is
| A. | Chinook |
| B. | Foehn |
| C. | Mistral |
| D. | Roaring Forties |
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Option: B Explanation : Click on Discuss to view users comments. |
Match the following:
A. Bora . I. Warm winds which melt the ice in Switzerland in springs.
B. Foehn 2. Cold winds which blow along the Adriatic coast.
C. Mistral 3. Hot, dry, dusty winds which originate in 'Sahara desert, and blow towards Europe
D. ,Sirocco 4. Cold violent winds which-lower the temperature in the Rhone Valley.
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A B C D |
| B. | A B C D 2 1 4 3 |
| C. | A B C D 3 1 4 2. |
| D. | A B C D 2 4 1 3 |
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Option: B Explanation : Click on Discuss to view users comments. |
Which of the following statements is incorrect
| A. | Roaring forties are the southern' latitudes y,rhere Westerlies are prevalent |
| B. | Monsoons are local seasonal winds |
| C. | Doldrum belt' lies between l0oN and l0oS , latitudes |
| D. | Horse latitudes are found betWeen Trade winds and Westerlies |
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