Description : Trade winds blow from the – (1) equatorial low pressure (2) polar high pressure (3) subtropical high pressure (4) subpolar low pressure
Last Answer : (3) subtropical high pressure Explanation: Wind flows outward down the pressure gradient away from the subtropical highs. As it does so, it encounters the Coriolis Effect caused by the rotation of the Earth ... move from east to west, and below the subtropical high winds move from west to the east.
Description : Trade winds are persistent easterly winds develope between: w) subtropical high pressure and equatorial doldrum x) subtropical high pressure and subpolar low pressure y) westerlies and polar highs z) none of the above
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- SUBTROPICAL HIGH PRESSURE AND EQUATORIAL DOLDRUM
Description : Very strong and cold icy winds that blow in the Polar regions are called (1) Typhoons (2) Tornadoes (3) Blizzards (4) Polar winds
Last Answer : Blizzards
Description : The term Roaring Forties is related to the (1) Trade winds (2) Planetary winds (3) Westerlies (4) Polar winds
Last Answer : Westerlies
Description : The South-East trade winds are attracted towards the Indian subcontinent in the rainy season due to (1) the development of cyclone over the equator (2) the effect of easterlies (3) the effect of Northern-East trade winds (4) the presence of low atmospheric pressure over NorthWest India
Last Answer : the presence of low atmospheric pressure over NorthWest India
Description : Subtropical high pressure belts are otherwise called (1) Furious fifties (2) Screeching sixties (3) Horse latitudes (4) Roaring forties
Last Answer : Horse latitudes
Description : Rubber plantations are found in (1) Temperate forests (2) Mountain regions (3) Polar regions (4) Equatorial regions
Last Answer : Equatorial regions
Description : Convectional Rainfall occurs in: (1) Equatorial region (2) Temperate region (3) Tropical region (4) Polar region
Last Answer : Equatorial region
Description : Which one of the following is called North-easter? (1) Cold and fast-blowing winds in northern hemisphere that move from sub-polar to polar regions (2) Cold and fast-blowing winds in ... -blowing winds from the polar region in northern hemisphere (4) Winds blowing towards Kazakhstan in Central Asia
Last Answer : Cold and fast-blowing winds from the polar region in northern hemisphere
Description : Which one of the following is not the example of planetary winds ? (1) Monsoon (2) Trade wind (3) Land and sea breezes (4) Chinook
Last Answer : Chinook
Description : Which of the following winds is called anti-trade wind ? (1) Chinook (2) Cyclone (3) Typhoon (4) Westerlies
Description : Trade winds are due to (1) Conduction (2) Convection (3) Radiation (4) Scattering
Last Answer : Convection
Description : Extensive deserts occur in the western tropical regions of continents because : (1) of easterly trade winds. (2) cold ocean currents flow along the western coasts. (3) of the effect of both the ... winds and cold ocean currents. (4) the rate of evaporation is greater along the western margin areas.
Last Answer : of the effect of both the offshore easterly trade winds and cold ocean currents.
Description : Very strong and cold icy winds that blow in the Polar regions are called – (1) Typhoons (2) Tornadoes (3) Blizzards (4) Polar winds
Last Answer : (3) Blizzards Explanation: A blizzard is a severe snowstorm characterized by strong winds and low temperatures. The difference between a blizzard and a snowstorm is the strength of the wind. To be a ... mile or less and must last for a prolonged period of time - typically three hours or more.
Description : Which Very strong and cold icy winds that blow in the Polar regions?
Description : Uneven distribution of insolation on the earth is mainly due to the (1) spherical shape of the earth (2) distribution of land and water (3) direction of the winds (4) presence of pressure belts
Last Answer : spherical shape of the earth
Description : Why is the South Pole colder than the North Pole ? (1) High altitude (2) More rainfall (3) Strong winds (4) Away from the sun
Last Answer : High altitude
Description : The land of maximum biodiversity is (1) Tropical (2) Temperate (3) Monsoonal (4) Equatorial
Last Answer : Tropical
Description : Vergreen type Forests are found in : (1) Mediterranean region (2) Monsoon climatic area (3) Desert region (4) Equatorial region
Description : To which natural vegetation belt do Sal and Teak trees belong ? (1) Temperate forests (2) Equatorial forests (3) Tropical deciduous forests (4) Mixed forests
Last Answer : Tropical deciduous forests
Description : The eastward continuation of the Brazil current is called: (1) South Atlantic drift (2) Counter Equatorial drift (3) West Atlantic drift (4) North Atlantic drift
Last Answer : South Atlantic drift
Description : Which current is responsible for increase in the temperature of the western Europe ? (1) Labrador current (2) Gulf stream (3) Canari current (4) North Equatorial current
Last Answer : North Equatorial current
Description : Rainfall caused by intense evaporation in equatorial areas is called _______ (1) Orographic rainfall (2) Cyclonic rainfall (3) Frontal rainfall (4) Convectional rainfall
Last Answer : Convectional rainfall
Description : In which region does rainfall occur throughout the year ? (1) Mediterranean (2) Equatorial (3) Tropical (4) Temperate
Last Answer : Equatorial
Description : Blizzards are characteristic features of— (1) equatorial region (2) tropical region (3) Antarctic region (4) temperate region
Last Answer : Antarctic region
Description : Equatorial regions experience (1) warm and dry climate (2) hot and humid climate (3) wet and windy climate (4) moderately pleasant climate
Last Answer : hot and humid climate
Description : Which one of the following pairs is not correct? (a) New Moore Island - India (b) Hurricane - China Sea (c) Doldrums - The equator (d) Trade winds - Winds which blow towards the equator
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : Which winds are flowing from sub tropical high pressure to sub polar low pressure?
Description : Frontal Rain is caused by (1) Convection current (2) Winds from sea (3) Cyclonic activity (4) Condensation of water evaporated from mountains
Last Answer : Cyclonic activity
Description : Depression formed due to deflating action of winds are called (1) Playas (2) Yardang (3) Ventifacts (4) Sand dunes
Last Answer : Yardang
Description : The deflection of the winds to the right in the northern hemisphere is caused by : (1) revolution of the earth (2) rotation of the earth (3) uneven heating of the earth (4) All the above
Last Answer : rotation of the earth
Description : Winds blowing constantly in one direction in rocky deserts form (1) Chimneys (2) Mushrooms rocks (3) Yardangs (4) Demoiselles
Last Answer : Yardangs
Description : Why the Earth is having its own atmosphere ? (1) Winds (2) Clouds (3) Gravity (4) Rotation of the Earth
Last Answer : Gravity
Description : Meanders are the features formed by (1) glaciers (2) rivers (3) winds (4) ocean waters
Last Answer : rivers
Description : What convectional cell in the atmosphere connects the polar jet stream and the subtropical jet stream?
Last Answer : Ferrel.
Description : Does Winds generally blow:Toward areas of high pressure.?
Last Answer : yes
Description : Can you Name a latitude where each of the following occurs polar easterlies westerlies and trade winds?
Last Answer : What is the answer ?
Description : The term Roaring Forties is related to the – (1) Trade winds (2) Planetary winds (3) Westerlies (4) Polar winds
Last Answer : (3) Westerlies Explanation: The Roaring Forties is the name given to strong westerly winds found in the Southern Hemisphere, generally between the latitudes of 40 and 50 degrees. The ... western coasts of continents, especially in the southern hemisphere because of its vast oceanic expanse.
Description : What is meant by the term “midnight sun” ? (1) Twilight (2) Rising Sun (3) Very bright moon (4) Sun shining in the polar circle for long time
Last Answer : Sun shining in the polar circle for long time
Description : The climate of North America is influenced during winter by the (1) Polar airmasses (2) Warm airmasses (3) Continental airmasses (4) Tropical airmasses
Last Answer : Tropical airmasses
Description : How will the winds of blowing out of a pressure system in the northern hemisphere and southern hemisphere blow?
Last Answer : They will blow in opposite directions.
Description : What is a ‘tornado’ ? (1) A very high pressure centre (2) A very low pressure centre (3) A very high ocean wave (4) A planetary wind
Last Answer : A very low pressure centre
Description : Cyclones are caused due to (1) low pressure (2) high pressure (3) low temperature (4) high density
Last Answer : low pressure
Description : Which of the following are the main reasons for the origin of the south-west monsoon in India? 1. Development of a low pressure in north-west India 2. Deflection of trade winds 3. Arrival of cyclonic stream from the Pacific Ocean ... (a) I, II and III (b) I and II (c) II and III (d) III and IV
Description : The South-East trade winds are attracted towards the Indian sub-continent in the rainy season due to – (1) the development of cyclone over the equator (2) the effect of easterlies (3) the effect of Northern-East trade winds (4) the presence of low atmospheric pressure over North-West India
Last Answer : (4) the presence of low atmospheric pressure over North-West India Explanation: During the Rainy Season in India (Mid-June to the end of September), the intense heat that prevails in the ... they are deflected to their right and blow over the Indian subcontinent as the south-west monsoon winds.
Description : Subtropical high pressure belts are otherwise called – (1) Furious fifties (2) Screeching sixties (3) Horse latitudes (4) Roaring forties
Last Answer : (3) Horse latitudes Explanation: The areas of sub-tropical high pressure are located between latitudes 250 and 350 N and S. These highpressure zones are called the horse-latitudes. It is an area which receives little precipitation and has variable winds mixed with calm
Description : What is known as high pressure subtropical latitude
Description : Where on Earth do the winds always blow from the South? -Riddles
Last Answer : The North Pole.
Description : If a weather system is moving from the pacific coast to north carolinafrom which direction will the winds most likely blow?
Last Answer : Need answer