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Question-1
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-2
Atmosphere receives energy:
(A)
Only from sun
(B)
Only from Earth
(C)
From both sun and earth
(D)
Neither from sun and earth
Question-3
What is the approximate amount of solar energy received by Earth for each square meter of its surface?
(A)
100 watts
(B)
235 watts
(C)
342 watts
(D)
576 watts
Question-4
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-5
During the passage of large sunspot groups across our side of the sun, the Earth receives:
(A)
Increased solar energy
(B)
Decreased solar energy
(C)
No solar energy
(D)
Very fluctuating solar energy
Question-6
Which of the following type of solar energy transfer occurs for warming of the subsurface of the Earth?
(A)
Sensible heat transfer
(B)
Latent heat transfer
(C)
Ground heat transfer
(D)
Condensation
Question-7
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
Question-8
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-9
What is the albedo of snow?
(A)
80-90%
(B)
30-35%
(C)
7-15%
(D)
15-18%
Question-10
What is the level at which the effects of climate changes will become irreversible called?
(A)
Greenhouse effect
(B)
Enhanced greenhouse effect
(C)
Tipping point
(D)
Saturation point
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Cambridge Advanced Grade 12
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