What is the name of the phenomenon where the wind speed changes with altitude? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
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What is the name of the phenomenon where the sea surface temperatures in the eastern Pacific are warmer than normal?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
El Niño is characterized by warmer than normal sea surface temperatures in the eastern Pacific.
El Niño is characterized by warmer than normal sea surface temperatures in the eastern Pacific.
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The greenhouse effect is primarily caused by:
Correct Answer: Option D
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The greenhouse effect is caused by greenhouse gases (CO2, methane, water vapor, etc.) in the atmosphere that trap outgoing longwave (infrared) radiation, warming the planet.
The greenhouse effect is caused by greenhouse gases (CO2, methane, water vapor, etc.) in the atmosphere that trap outgoing longwave (infrared) radiation, warming the planet.
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Which of the following is a hot wind that blows in Europe?
Correct Answer: Option A
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The Foehn is a warm, dry wind that descends the northern slopes of the Alps in Europe.
The Foehn is a warm, dry wind that descends the northern slopes of the Alps in Europe.
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