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Question-1
The rise in the average temperature of Earth's atmosphere and oceans since the late 19th century and its projected continuation is known as:
(A)
Greenhouse effect
(B)
Condensation
(C)
Global warming
(D)
Insolation
Question-2
What is the albedo of snow?
(A)
80-90%
(B)
30-35%
(C)
7-15%
(D)
15-18%
Question-3
Which of the following type of solar energy transfer occurs when there is a difference in temperature between surface of Earth and air?
(A)
Sensible heat transfer
(B)
Latent heat transfer
(C)
Ground heat transfer
(D)
Condensation
Question-4
Which of the following gas accounts for the largest share of greenhouse gases?
(A)
Methane
(B)
Ozone
(C)
Carbon dioxide
(D)
Nitrous Oxides
Question-5
Low albedo means:
(A)
Earth absorbs all solar energy falling onto it
(B)
Earth reflects all solar energy falling onto it
(C)
Earth absorbs greater amounts of solar energy falling onto it
(D)
Earth reflects greater amounts of solar energy falling onto it
Question-6
The reflection of the solar radiation back to the space by Earth is known as:
(A)
Sensible heat transfer
(B)
Latent heat transfer
(C)
Ground heat transfer
(D)
Albedo
Question-7
Which is the first country in the world to have declared a legally binding target on greenhouse gas emissions?
(A)
India
(B)
USA
(C)
Japan
(D)
UK
Question-8
Which of the following type of solar energy transfer occurs when a change of state or phase occurs in the atmosphere?
(A)
Sensible heat transfer
(B)
Latent heat transfer
(C)
Ground heat transfer
(D)
Condensation
Question-9
The phenomenon of a change in pattern of ocean currents in the Pacific Ocean is known as:
(A)
Peat bogs
(B)
El Nino
(C)
Heat wave
(D)
MJO
Question-10
The amount of radiant energy received at the outer edge of the atmosphere is known as:
(A)
Insolation
(B)
Solar constant
(C)
Energy balance
(D)
Tipping point
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Cambridge Advanced Grade 11
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