Introduction to Weather

Q.

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

1. The days are shorter near the equator.

2. The amount of water vapour present in air is called humidity.

3. Places located near sea have moderate climate.

4. Both (B) and (C)

Q. The average weather condition over a long period of time is called .

1. climate
2. season
3. humidity

Q. is the study of weather and is the study of climate.

1. Meteorology
2. climatology
3. Paleontology
4. geology
5. astronomy

Q. A predicts weather by studying all key elements that make up weather patterns.

1. seismologist
2. astrologist
3. meteorologist
4. chemist

Q. Which of the following components of weather is/are directly affected by sun rays?

1. Temperature
2. Humidity
3. Wind
4. Rainfall

Q.

The state of the atmosphere of a particular region, in a short duration of time is explained based on its __________.

1. tropics

2. weather

3. climate

4. humidity

Q.

The study of weather and weather forecasting is called as ______.

1. metrology

2. weatherology

3. climatology

4. meteorology

Q. Which among the following is the primary source of energy?

1. Stars
2. Moon
3. Sun
4. Mars

Q. Amount of water vapour present in the air is known as ____.

1. temperature
2. pressure
3. humidity
4. wind

Q. The high temperature region near the Equator is known as _________ region.

1. Polar
2. Tropical
3. Temperate
4. Desert