What is the primary reason for the decrease in temperature with altitude in the troposphere? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
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What is the name of the phenomenon where the sea level pressure is lower than normal in the eastern Pacific and higher than normal in the western Pacific?
Correct Answer: Option A
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El Niño is associated with lower than normal sea level pressure in the eastern Pacific and higher than normal sea level pressure in the western Pacific.
El Niño is associated with lower than normal sea level pressure in the eastern Pacific and higher than normal sea level pressure in the western Pacific.
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Which of the following is the primary reason for the warm climate of the tropical regions?
Correct Answer: Option A
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The tropical regions receive direct (high-angle) solar radiation, concentrating sunlight over a small area and providing high energy, resulting in warm temperatures year-round.
The tropical regions receive direct (high-angle) solar radiation, concentrating sunlight over a small area and providing high energy, resulting in warm temperatures year-round.
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Which of the following is a type of fog that forms when moist air is forced to rise over a mountain?
Correct Answer: Option C
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Upslope fog forms when moist air is forced to rise over a mountain slope, cooling adiabatically and condensing into fog. It often covers the windward side of mountains.
Upslope fog forms when moist air is forced to rise over a mountain slope, cooling adiabatically and condensing into fog. It often covers the windward side of mountains.
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