100 Best Geography- Climate MCQs
Q25). An imaginary line joining places of equal temperature is called an
a).isobar
b).isotherm
c).isohaline
d).None of these
Correct Answer:
isotherm
Explaination:
Q26). Tornadoes which form at sea are called
a).Water spouts
b).Squalls
c).Thunderstorms
d).All of these
Correct Answer:
Water spouts
Explaination:
Q27). The tropical cyclones move under the influence of
a).Westerlies
b).Trade winds
c).Monsoon winds
d).Polar winds
Correct Answer:
Westerlies
Explaination:
Q28). As we proceed from equator to poles the daily range of temperature tends to
a).decrease
b).increase
c).fluctuate
d).None of these
Correct Answer:
increase
Explaination:
Q29). The phenomenon of trade winds takes place due to
a).conduction of heat
b).convection of heat
c).radiation
d).None of these
Correct Answer:
convection of heat
Explaination:
Q30). The dry wind Santa Ana blows in
a).Siberia
b).Argentina
c).Switzerland
d).California
Correct Answer:
California
Explaination:
Q31). When do the south-west monsoon winds blow in India ?
a).January to February
b).March to mid June
c).June to September
d).October to December
Correct Answer:
June to September
Explaination:
Q32). High altitude westerlies blowing across Asia are called
a).Monsoons
b).Jet streams
c).Typhoons
d).Hurricanes
Correct Answer:
Typhoons
Explaination: