Climatology Quiz
Practice quiz on Climatology (Geography). 5 real exam questions.
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Climatology Quiz — Questions with Solutions
All 5 questions from this quiz with the correct answer and explanation. Attempt them yourself first, then open each solution to check your reasoning.
Q1.The Coriolis effect is caused by?
- A.Earth's rotation
- B.Moon's gravity
- C.Sun's heat
- D.Ocean currents
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Answer: A. Earth's rotation
Deflects winds to the right in Northern Hemisphere.
Q2.Monsoon winds in India are caused primarily by?
- A.Differential heating of land and sea
- B.Volcanic activity
- C.Tidal forces
- D.Earthquake movements
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Answer: A. Differential heating of land and sea
Seasonal wind reversal.
Q3.El Nino is associated with?
- A.Warming of Pacific Ocean surface waters
- B.Cooling of Atlantic Ocean
- C.Arctic ice melting
- D.Volcanic eruptions
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Answer: A. Warming of Pacific Ocean surface waters
Affects Indian monsoon negatively.
Q4.Which type of rainfall occurs in India during monsoon?
- A.Orographic and cyclonic
- B.Only convectional
- C.Only frontal
- D.Acid rain
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Answer: A. Orographic and cyclonic
Mountains and low-pressure systems.
Q5.India has how many major climate zones according to Koppen classification?
- A.6 major climate zones
- B.2
- C.1
- D.10
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Answer: A. 6 major climate zones
India has very diverse climate.
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