What is the name of the phenomenon where the monsoon rains are heavier than normal? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
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The Coromandel Coast receives most of its rainfall from:
Correct Answer: Option A
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The Coromandel Coast (Tamil Nadu coast) receives about 60-70% of its annual rainfall from the Northeast Monsoon (October-December).
The Coromandel Coast (Tamil Nadu coast) receives about 60-70% of its annual rainfall from the Northeast Monsoon (October-December).
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What is the term for the amount of water vapor present in the air?
Correct Answer: Option D
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Absolute humidity is the total mass of water vapor present in a given volume of air. Relative humidity is the ratio of actual water vapor to the maximum capacity. Specific humidity is the ratio of water vapor to total air mass. Dew point is the temperature at which air becomes saturated.
Absolute humidity is the total mass of water vapor present in a given volume of air. Relative humidity is the ratio of actual water vapor to the maximum capacity. Specific humidity is the ratio of water vapor to total air mass. Dew point is the temperature at which air becomes saturated.
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What is the name of the phenomenon where the polar vortex splits or weakens, allowing cold air to move southward?
Correct Answer: Option A
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Sudden stratospheric warming (SSW) is a phenomenon where the polar vortex weakens or splits due to a rapid increase in stratospheric temperatures, often leading to cold air outbreaks in the mid-latitudes.
Sudden stratospheric warming (SSW) is a phenomenon where the polar vortex weakens or splits due to a rapid increase in stratospheric temperatures, often leading to cold air outbreaks in the mid-latitudes.
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