Which of the following is the correct sequence of atmospheric layers from the Earth's surface upwards? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
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Question #1
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The Himalayas act as a climatic barrier by:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Himalayas block the cold, dry winds from Central Asia, preventing them from entering India and keeping northern India warmer than it would otherwise be.
The Himalayas block the cold, dry winds from Central Asia, preventing them from entering India and keeping northern India warmer than it would otherwise be.
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What is the name of the phenomenon where the atmospheric pressure in the eastern Pacific is higher than normal and in the western Pacific is lower than normal?
Correct Answer: Option D
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La Niña is associated with higher than normal atmospheric pressure in the eastern Pacific and lower than normal pressure in the western Pacific.
La Niña is associated with higher than normal atmospheric pressure in the eastern Pacific and lower than normal pressure in the western Pacific.
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Geography GK
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What is the primary reason for the decrease in temperature with altitude in the troposphere?
Correct Answer: Option A
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The primary reason for the decrease in temperature with increasing altitude in the troposphere is that the air is heated from the Earth's surface, so higher altitudes are further from this heat source.
The primary reason for the decrease in temperature with increasing altitude in the troposphere is that the air is heated from the Earth's surface, so higher altitudes are further from this heat source.
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Geography GK
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