Description : The vertical movement of air is termed as – (1) wind (2) air current (3) air turbulence (4) air mobility
Last Answer : (2) air current Explanation: An updraught or downdraught is the vertical movement of air as a weather related phenomenon. Better known as air current, they can be caused by differences in temperature ... lighter." Rising air is associated with turbulence as it creates a low pressure on the surface.
Description : Which of the following conditions is worst with regard to wake vortex turbulence? a. Lights winds near the surface b. Strong winds near the surface c. Marked vertical wind shear d. Marked atmospheric turbulence near the ground
Last Answer : a. Lights winds near the surface
Description : The swing of a spinning cricket ball in air can be explained on the basis of (a) Sudden change in wind direction (b) Buoyancy of air (c) Turbulence caused by wind (d) Bernoulli’s theorem
Last Answer : Ans:(d)
Description : The swing of a spinning cricket ball in air can be explained on the basis of – (1) Sudden change in wind direction. (2) Buoyancy of air. (3) Turbulence caused by wind. (4) Bernoulli's theorem.
Last Answer : (3) Turbulence caused by wind. Explanation: The main theory of swing bowling surrounded turbulent and laminar airflow. Laminar air separates from the surface of the ball earlier than turbulent flow air, ... towards the back; inducing a greater lift force on the turbulent airflow side of the ball.
Description : Shortly after take-off, the altitude of the aeroplane suffers an abrupt pitch-up and IAS rapidly decreases followed quickly by a decrease in altitude. Engine indications are normal. You should suspect what ... to gain airspeed d. Local clear air turbulence; reduce speed to VRA and ride it out
Last Answer : b. Loss of head wind or an increase in tail wind; apply full power
Description : The swing of a spinning cricket ball in air can be explained on the basis of (1) Sudden change in wind direction. (2) Buoyancy of air. (3) Turbulence caused by wind. (4) Bernoulli’s theorem.
Last Answer : Turbulence caused by wind.
Description : A wide inlet of the sea usually concave in shape, is termed as a: (1) Strait (2) Sound (3) Bay (4) Fjord
Last Answer : Bay
Description : The vertical movement of air is termed as?
Last Answer : Air Current
Description : The distribution of characteristic vegetation of a region is determined mainly by (1) soil, water and temperature (2) water, greenhouse effect and altitude (3) wind, water and latitude (4) sunlight, water and wind
Last Answer : soil, water and temperature
Description : Which one is not a non-conventional energy source? (1) Nuclear energy (2) Solar Energy (3) Wind energy (4) Tidal power
Last Answer : Nuclear energy
Description : Which of the following wind is blowing from the Mediterranean sea to the North Western parts of India ? (1) Western disturbances (2) Norwesters (3) Loo (4) Mango showers
Last Answer : Western disturbances
Description : Wind rose represents (1) wind turbulance (2) wind data (3) wind pressure (4) wind temperature
Last Answer : wind turbulance
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 : 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 : Speed of wind is measured by (1) barometer (2) hygrometer (3) thermometer (4)anemometer
Last Answer : anemometer
Description : Which one of the following has the highest wind velocity? (1) Typhoon (2) Hurricane (3) Cyclone (4) Tornado
Last Answer : Tornado
Description : Hydraulic Action is a type of erosion caused by (1) Running water (2) Wind (3) Glacier (4) None of these
Last Answer : Running water
Description : Mounds of sand formed by wind action are called (1) Cliffs (2) Cirques (3) Dunes (4) Hamadas
Last Answer : Dunes
Description : The word ‘dendritic’ is associated with— (1) wind (2) waves (3) rivers (4) glaciers
Last Answer : rivers
Description : Hanging Valley is formed due to the action of (1) Glacier (2) River (3) Ocean (4) Wind
Last Answer : Glacier
Description : Wind rose represents – (1) wind turbulence (2) wind data (3) wind pressure (4) wind temperature
Last Answer : (1) wind turbulence Explanation: A Typhoons are common in the China Sea and along the margins of the west Pacific Ocean.
Description : A flight is to depart from an airport with runway 09 and 27. Surface wind is 270/05; an inversion is reported at 300 feet with turbulence and wind shear. The wind just above the ... throttle during the passage through the inversion d. Depart runway 27 with as steep an ascent as possible
Last Answer : b. Depart on runway 09 with a tailwind
Description : Consider the following geological phenomena : I. Development of a fault II. Movement along a fault III. Impact produced by a volcanic eruption IV. Folding of rocks Which of the above causes earthquakes ? (1) I, II and III (2) II and IV (3) I, III and IV (4) I to IV
Last Answer : I, II and III
Description : Most of the devastating earthquakes are usually caused by (1) Eustatic movement (2) Isostatic adjustment (3) Collision of earth plates (4) Volcanic eruption
Last Answer : Collision of earth plates
Description : Horizontal Mobility and Vertical Mobility.
Last Answer : Differentiate between : Horizontal Mobility and Vertical Mobility.
Description : (i) ………………. mobility stands for change of social position. (Horizontal / Vertical / Intergenerational)
Last Answer : Choose the correct alternative and complete the statements : (i) . ... generation. (Vertical / Intergenerational / Intragenerational)
Description : The largest current, because of its dark waters is known as the ‘black current’ and that is : (1) Gulf Stream (2) Kuroshio Current (3) California Current (4) Antarctic Current
Last Answer : Kuroshio Current
Description : The rhythmic rise and fall of ocean water twice in a day is called (1) Tide (2) Ocean current (3) Wave (4) Water cycle
Last Answer : Tide
Description : Which one of the following is a warm ocean current ? (1) Kurile (2) Canary (3) Labrador (4) Gulf Stream
Last Answer : Gulf Stream
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 one of the following ocean currents does not occur in Atlantic Ocean ? (1) Gulf stream (2) Brazil current (3) Peru current (4) Canary current
Last Answer : Peru current
Description : Which one of the following is not a cold ocean current? (1) California (2) Oyashio (3) Kuroshio (4) Ganaries
Last Answer : Kuroshio
Description : Which of the following is a cold ocean current ? (1) Humboldt current (2) Brazil current (3) Oyashio current (4) Canary current
Last Answer : Humboldt current
Description : Seismic sea waves which approach the coasts at greater force are known as (1) Tides (2) Tsunami (3) Current (4) Cyclone
Last Answer : Tsunami
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 : El Nino is (1) a warm ocean current (2) sea storm (3) tropical disturbance (4) another name of typhoon
Last Answer : a warm ocean current
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 : Natural sources of air pollution are (1) Forest fires (2) Volcanic eruptions (3) Dust storm (4) Smoke from burning dry leaves
Last Answer : Volcanic eruptions
Description : The fur of the animals living in colder regions (1) protects them from water (2) traps the air and keeps them warm (3) protects them from enemies (4) makes them appear beautiful
Last Answer : traps the air and keeps them warm
Description : The word Biosphere refers to : (1) Zone of soil, water and air around earth capable of supporting the flora and fauna. (2) Part of earth surface which can support the flora (3) Parts of air around earth a where life can exist (4) Zone of water on earth which can support life.
Last Answer : Zone of soil, water and air around earth capable of supporting the flora and fauna.
Description : The sphere of living matter together with water, air and soil on the surface of the earth is known as (1) Lithosphere (2) Biosphere (3) Hydrosphere (4) Atmosphere
Last Answer : Biosphere
Description : Sea water is saltier than rain water because (1) rivers wash away salts from earth and pour them into the sea (2) sea beds have salt producing mines (3) sea animals are salt producing (4) the air around the sea is saltish
Last Answer : rivers wash away salts from earth and pour them into the sea
Description : Echo sounding is the tech-nique applied to— (1) measure the depth of the sea (2) measure the amplitude of sound waves (3) record earthquake waves (4) record the density of air in the atmosphere
Last Answer : measure the depth of the sea
Description : The humidity of air depends on (1) Temperature (2) Location (3) Weather (4) All of the above
Last Answer : All of the above
Description : Smog is a combination of (1) air and water vapour (2) water and smoke (3) fire and water (4) smoke and fog
Last Answer : smoke and fog
Description : (2) experience collision less frequently Explanation: When an electric field is applied, both the valence electrons and the free electrons move in the same direction. The hole direction is opposite to that ... to free electrons. This means mobility is also less for a hole compared to free electron.
Last Answer : Carbon dioxide is called a greenhouse gas because - (1) its concentration remains always higher than other gases (2) it is used in photosynthesis (3) it absorbs infrared radiation (4) it emits visible radiation
Description : Noise produced by cooling fans (employed in air cooled heat exchangers or cooling tower) is mainly caused due to the turbulence created by blade passage through air. It can be reduced by use of a slower fan (A) With greater ... (B) Of increased diameter (C) Both (A) & (B) (D) Neither (A) nor (B)
Last Answer : (C) Both (A) & (B)
Description : Which of the following statement is an interpretation of the SIGMET? LSAW SWITZERLAND 0307 SIGMET 2 VALID 030700/031100 LSSW mod to sev cat fcst north of alps btn fl 260 and fl 380 / ... towards the area north of the Alps. Intensity increasing. Pilots advised to cross this area above FL260
Last Answer : c. Moderate to severe clear air turbulence to be expected north of the Alps. Intensity increasing. Danger zone between FL260 and FL380