Insolation comes to the earth' s surface in
short waves
long waves
both of them
none of these
The difference between the maximum and minimum temperatures recorded for a place during a period of one day is called :
Daily mean temperature
Dinural range temperature
Daily average temperature
Mean monthly temperature
Precipitation takes place when
The sky is overcast with clouds
Temperature of moisture in air suddenly increases
Temperature of moisture in air sharply decreases
Winds begin to blow in a circular motion
The vast amount of heat energy coming to and leaving the earth is in the form of _________.
Radiation
Conduction
Advection
Convection
Which one of the following is a local wind?
Sea breeze
Trade wind
Monsoon wind
None of these
Which of these statements about climate makes the most sense?
Temperatures increase as you go further from the equator, temperatures increase with altitude
Temperatures decrease as you go further from the equator, temperatures increase with altitude
Temperatures increases you go further from the equator, temperatures decrease with altitude
Temperatures decrease as you go further from the equator, temperatures decrease with altitude
The thermometer scale most commonly used in India is:
Kelvin
Celsius
Richter
Fahrenheit
