MCQ Question for Class 11 Geography Chapter 10 Atmospheric Circulation and Weather Systems with Answer
Question 1.
A standard atmosphere is a unit of pressure defined as
(a) 101325 Pascal
(b) 1325 Pascal
(c) 10132 Pascal
(d) 11325 Pascal
Answer:(a) 101325 Pascal
Question 2.
The horizontal distribution of pressure is studied by drawing
(a) isotherms
(b) isobars
(c) isoheights
(d) isochrones
Answer:(b) isobars
Question 3.
Wind circulation around a low-pressure center is called
(a) a cyclone
(b) an anticyclone
(c) chinook
(d) trade winds
Answer:(a) a cyclone
Question 4.
Subtropical highs are the areas between
(a) 30° N and 30° S.
(b) 40° N and 40° S.
(c) 45° N and 45° S.
(d) 50° N and 50° S.
Answer:(a) 30° N and 30° S.
Question 5.
The weight of a column of air contained in a unit area from the mean sea level to the top of the atmosphere
(a) Atmospheric pressure
(b) Typhoons
(c) Isobars
(d) Coriolis force
Answer:(a) Atmospheric pressure
Question 6.
Monsoon is:
(a) Local winds
(b) Seasonal winds
(c) Planetary winds
(d) Periodic winds
Answer:(b) Seasonal winds
Question 7.
The force exerted by the rotation of the earth is known
(a) Atmospheric pressure
(b) Equal pressure
(c) Coriolis force
(d) All of the above
Answer:(c) Coriolis force
Question 8.
The vertical pressure gradient force is much __________ than that of the horizontal pressure gradient.
(a) Lesser
(b) Larger
(c) Equal to
(d) Stronger
Answer:(b) Larger
Question 9.
In Western Australia, tropical cyclone is also known as
(a) Hurricane
(b) Typhoons
(c) Monsoon
(d) Willy-Willies
Answer:(d) Willy-Willies
Question 10.
Air pressure is measured with the help of a
(a) Thermometer
(b) Hygrometer
(c) Barometer
(d) Isobars
Answer:(c) Barometer
