General Knowledge :: Atmosphere
- The tropical cyclones - Hurricanes and Typhoons - develop and mature ________
- The monsoon has well-developed cycle in ________
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Westerlies in southern hemisphere are stronger and persistent than in northern hemisphere. Why?
1. Southern hemisphere has less landmass as compared to northern hemisphere.
2. Coriolis force is higher in southern hemisphere as compared to northern hemisphere.
Which of the statements given above is fare correct? -
A layer in the Earth's atmosphere called Ionosphere facilitates radio communication. Why?
1. The presence of ozone causes the reflection of radio waves to Earth.
2. Radio waves have a very long wavelength.
Which of the statements given above is fare correct? - Temperate lows are ________
- The plane of contact of the troposphere and stratosphere is known as ________
- Compared to other slopes in the northern hemisphere which is the warmest?
- The Ozone hole is detected in the atmosphere, where is it located?
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Consider the following statements regarding general characteristics associated with tropical cyclones
1. Tropical cyclones move with very low velocity over the oceans but become strong while moving over the land areas.
2. They are confined to a particular period of the year (mainly summer) and normally move from east to west.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?