Chapter 3: Atmosphere and Climate — Online MCQ Test
SOCIAL · Grade 9 · CBSE(NCERT)
Practice Chapter 3: Atmosphere and Climate with a free chapter-wise online MCQ test.
This chapter covers: Atmosphere Climate Weather Solar radiation Air pressure Wind belts Moisture Monsoon Temperature Humidity Rainfall Climate zones.
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Chapter 3: Atmosphere and Climate — Important Questions & Answers
What is the layer of air surrounding the Earth called?
- A. Hydrosphere
- B. Atmosphere
- C. Lithosphere
- D. Biosphere
Answer: B. Atmosphere
The atmosphere is the envelope of gases surrounding the Earth. It supports life and influences weather and climate.
The atmosphere is the envelope of gases surrounding the Earth. It supports life and influences weather and climate.
Which of the following is the main source of heat and energy for the Earth?
- A. The Moon
- B. The Sun
- C. The stars
- D. The Earth’s core
Answer: B. The Sun
Solar radiation from the Sun is the primary source of energy for heating the Earth and driving weather processes.
Solar radiation from the Sun is the primary source of energy for heating the Earth and driving weather processes.
Why does temperature generally decrease with increasing altitude in the troposphere?
- A. Air becomes denser higher up and stores more heat
- B. The atmosphere is heated mainly from below by the Earth’s surface
- C. Solar radiation is stronger at greater heights
- D. Wind speed always reduces temperature with height
Answer: B. The atmosphere is heated mainly from below by the Earth’s surface
The Earth’s surface absorbs solar energy and then heats the air above it. Therefore, temperature usually falls as altitude increases.
The Earth’s surface absorbs solar energy and then heats the air above it. Therefore, temperature usually falls as altitude increases.
A coastal city and an inland city lie at the same latitude. The coastal city has a more moderate climate. What is the best reason?
- A. Sea water heats and cools faster than land
- B. Sea water moderates temperature because it heats and cools slowly
- C. Coastal areas always get more sunlight
- D. Inland areas receive no humidity
Answer: B. Sea water moderates temperature because it heats and cools slowly
The sea heats up and cools down more slowly than land, so coastal places experience less extreme temperatures. This produces a more moderate climate.
The sea heats up and cools down more slowly than land, so coastal places experience less extreme temperatures. This produces a more moderate climate.
Which of the following is the best reason why deserts are generally located around 30° latitude north and south?
- A. These regions receive the strongest monsoon winds
- B. They lie under subtropical high-pressure belts where air descends and becomes dry
- C. They are near the equator and receive maximum rainfall
- D. They are areas of permanent low pressure
Answer: B. They lie under subtropical high-pressure belts where air descends and becomes dry
Descending air in the subtropical high-pressure belts becomes dry and limits cloud formation. This is why many deserts are found near 30° latitude.
Descending air in the subtropical high-pressure belts becomes dry and limits cloud formation. This is why many deserts are found near 30° latitude.