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  1. In USA, which one of the following regions Receives heavy rainfall throughout the year under the influence of Wester lies?

  2. A.

     North-western

    B.

     North-eastern

    C.

     South-western

    D.

     South-eastern


  3. The mode or life or people living in Monsoon regions is

  4. A.

     Commercial grainfarming

    B.

     Cattle rearing

    C.

     Intensive subsistence cultivation

    D.

     Plantation agriculture


  5. What is the full form of ITCZ?

  6. A.

     Inter Tropical Converter Zone

    B.

     Inter Tropical Convergence Zone

    C.

     Inter Tropical Centre Zone

    D.

     None of these


  7. Which of the following winds changes its direction with the change of season?

  8. A.

     Recurring trapped Winds

    B.

     Monsoon Winds

    C.

     Polar Winds

    D.

     Cyclonic Winds


  9. A line drawn on a weather map connecting points that receive equal amounts of sunshine are

  10. A.

     Isohel

    B.

     Isobar

    C.

     Isohyte

    D.

     Isotherm


  11. Which of the following has maximum diurnal temperature difference?

  12. A.

     Desert

    B.

     Mountains

    C.

     Plateau

    D.

     Ocean


  13. Monsoon wind is different from planetary winds because it

  14. A.

     Always brings rain

    B.

     Blows in tropical regions

    C.

     Crosses the Equator

    D.

     Is seasonal


  15. The Mediterranean lands are' often called the World's ________

  16. A.

     Grazing lands

    B.

     Forest lands

    C.

     Orchard lands

    D.

     Paddy lands


  17. Any type of rainfall has the following aspects ________

  18. A.

     Ascent and descent of air

    B.

     Horizontal movement of air

    C.

     Ascent of air leading to cooling and condensation

    D.

     All of above


  19. For the formation of rainfall which of the following is not essential?

  20. A.

     Dust particles in the atmosphere

    B.

     Evaporation

    C.

     Condensation

    D.

     Wind