Atmosphere and Winds Questions and Answers Pdf - 1

Question: 1

The ozone layer in the upper part of the atmosphere protects us from

(A) Ultraviolet rays

(B) Cosmic rays

(C) Ultrasonic waves

(D) Infra- red rays

Question: 2

The Jet Stream is found in the

(A) Troposphere

(B) Hydrosphere

(C) Stratosphere

(D) Mesosphere

Question: 3

The lowest layer of atmosphere is known as

(A) Troposphere

(B) Mesosphere

(C) Ionosphere

(D) Stratosphere

Question: 4

Which of the following is a cold wind?

(A) Sirocco

(B) Chinook

(C) Buran

(D) Foehn

Question: 5

In the Southern hemisphere the Westerlies blow from

(A) North

(B) North east

(C) North west

(D) South east