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Elements of weather and climate :rainfall and air pressure - class-X

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Rainfall is measured by precise instrument called as _____________.

  1. Rain meter

  2. Rain gauge

  3. Rain tube

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rainfall is measured by a precise instrument called Rain gauze. It determines the depth of precipitation that occurs over a unit area. Thus, it measures rainfall. One liter of rainfall per meter squared is equivalent to one millimeter of measured precipitation. A funneled aperture of 150-170 cm is found in standard rain gauges. They are designed as a simple passive collector. A graduated measuring glass is used for determining the amount of precipitation.

The glass tube of thermometer is filled with _____.

  1. Alcohol

  2. Mercury

  3. Water

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The glass tube of thermometer is filled with mercury. It is a reflective liquid. It is bright and opaque, so it’s easy to see movement of mercury inside the capillary tube and to read accurately. Mercury does not even wet the glass. So, if temperature is falling then you do not get inaccurate readings. It is also good conductor of heat. So, it responds quickly to change in temperature.

In India, which scale is more used for temperature measurement?

  1. Centigrade scale

  2. Fahrenheit scale

  3. Kelvin scale

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Temperature is measured based on the freezing and boiling points of water. In 1948 the Centigrade scale renamed it the "Celsius" temperature scale and most countries use the Celsius scale. Indian, and several other countries, use the Fahrenheit system of temperature measurement mainly because from the British time only Fahrenheit thermometers were available in India. It is only after the invasion of Chinese thermometers that we have flat ones that show both centigrade/ Fahrenheit scale.

Which instrument is used to measure the degree of heat of our body?

  1. Thermogram

  2. Thermometer

  3. Isotherm

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Degree of the heat of our body is known as temperature. The instrument which is used to measure the temperature is known as a thermometer. Thermometers are of two types:

  • Clinical thermometer and Laboratory thermometer. They have different markings, but they work in the same way.  In the thermometer, a glass tube is filled with mercury. Mercury is used to measure temperature because it changes from a solid to liquid very easily.

The shape of Six's thermometer is ____________.

  1. L shaped

  2. U shaped

  3. V shaped

  4. Straight


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

To measure the minimum and maximum temperature in a day, Six’s thermometer is used.  It consists of a U-shaped capillary tube having bulbs at both ends. Mercury is filled in the bend of the U-tube. One of the bulbs is completely filled with alcohol and the other bulb is partly filled with alcohol. Alcohol is the thermometric liquid in case of Six’s thermometer. Change in temperature is recorded due to expansion and contraction of alcohol.

The uses of thermometer are ________________________.

  1. they are used for measuring the temperature of the atmosphere

  2. they are used to measure the temperature of body

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The instrument which is used to measure the temperature is known as thermometer. Thermometers are of two types:

  • Clinical thermometer and laboratory thermometer. Clinical thermometer is used for measuring the temperature of body and laboratory thermometer is used for measuring the temperature of atmosphere. They have different markings, but they work in same way.  In the thermometer, glass tube is filled with mercury. Mercury is used to measure temperature because it changes from a solid to liquid very easily.

A rain gauge can accurately measure the _________  without any loss due to evaporation.

  1. Temperature

  2. Rainfall

  3. Pressure

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rain gauge can accurately measure the rainfall without any loss due to evaporation. It is an instrument used for determining the depth of precipitation that occurs over a unit area. Thus, it measures rainfall. One litre of rainfall per meter squared is equivalent to one millimeter of measured precipitation. A funneled aperture of 150-170 cm is found in standard rain gauges. They are designed as a simple passive collector. A graduated measuring glass is used for determining the amount of precipitation.

Which of the following are shown in climograph?

  1. Maximum temperature

  2. Minimum temperature

  3. Rainfall

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A climograph represents the average temperature and precipitation of each month. From this representation, the maximum and minimum temperatures as well as rainfall may be observed. 

A narrow low depression between two peaks is called ________.

  1. Hill

  2. Col

  3. Ridge

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B

Contour lines are drawn at regular intervals in _______ colour.

  1. blue

  2. green

  3. brown

  4. yellow


Correct Option: C

Every _______ contour is a dark line to enhance map reading.

  1. 3rd

  2. 4th

  3. 5th

  4. 10th


Correct Option: C

Ombrothermic diagram is also called as _________.

  1. Bar diagram

  2. Climograph

  3. Walter Leith diagram

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C

Wind Rose diagram is in the form of ________ shape.

  1. Rectangular

  2. Circlur

  3. Tabular

  4. Star


Correct Option: D

Who invented the Stevenson Screen?

  1. Sir Thomas Stevenson

  2. Robert Louis Stevenson

  3. E. Torricelli

  4. Galileo Galilei


Correct Option: A

_______ is as a steep sloped exposure of a valley or coast.

  1. Gorge

  2. Cliff

  3. Spur

  4. Water fall


Correct Option: B

__________ shows wind data for a particular station. 

  1. Wind Rose diagram

  2. Pie diagram

  3. Bar diagram

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A

India's national territorial water limit extension extends upto _______.

  1. 10 nautical miles

  2. 12 nautical miles

  3. 11 nautical miles

  4. 15 nautical miles


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The United Nations Convention in 1982 defined territorial water or territorial sea on the Law of the Sea as a belt of coastal water extending at most 12 nautical miles or 22.2 kms from the baseline of a coastal state.

In the West European type of Regions, the summer temperature hardly exceeds _______ .

  1. $10^\circ C$

  2. $16^\circ C$

  3. $7^\circ C$

  4. $8^\circ C$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

West European type Regions include Western Europe from Northern Norway to the British Isles, North-West United States, and Southern Chile in South America and Tasmania Island of New Zealand in Australia. Westerly winds influence this region throughout the year. They experience high annual rainfall throughout the year. But maximum rainfall is experienced in winter. Winters are warmer. The summer temperature hardly exceeds 16 $^oC$.

The mean monthly temperatures of Station X is given below. Based on the data, answer the questions that follow:

Months Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Agu. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec.
Temp $^o$C $26$ $24$ $20$ $16$ $14$ $13$ $11$ $12$ $14$ $17$ $20$ $23$

Name the hottest and coldest months of the year.

  1. January and July

  2. Feb and March

  3. July and January

  4. May and June


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  • Based on the given data, January has maximum temperature of $26^0$.
  • Hence, it is the hottest month.
  • July has the minimum temperature of $11^0$. So, it is the coldest month.

The Stevenson's Screen is painted white to reflect ____________.

  1. sound

  2. sun's rays

  3. light

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Stevenson's Screen is used to shield meteorological instruments from precipitation and direct external radiations, such as heat. The screen is louvered to allow air to circulate around the instruments. Additionally, the screen is painted white to reflect the sun’s direct rays. This facilitates meteorological instruments such as thermometers and thermographs to measure temperatures in a standardized environment.

The Stevenson's Screen forms part of all-weather stations and was designed by Thomas Stevenson.

To measure temperature _______________________ is used.

  1. Six's minimum and maximum thermometer 

  2. Seven minimum and maximum thermometer 

  3. Both a and b

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

To measure the minimum and maximum temperature in a day, Six’s thermometer is used.  It consists of a U-shaped capillary tube having bulbs at both ends. Mercury is filled in the bend of the U-tube. One of the bulbs is completely filled with alcohol and the other bulb is partly filled with alcohol. Alcohol is the thermometric liquid in case of Six’s thermometer. Change in temperature is recorded due to expansion and contraction of alcohol.

Diurnal range of temperature is ___________________.

  1. difference between maximum and minimum temperature of different days.

  2. difference between maximum and minimum temperature of same days.

  3. Both a and b

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Diurnal range of temperature is the difference between the maximum and minimum temperatures of the same days. Cloud cover, urban heat, land-use change, aerosols, water vapor, and greenhouse gases are caused due to changes in the diurnal range of temperature. As the distance from the sea increases diurnal range of temperature also increases. In dry tropical climates and on high mountain plateaus where solar radiation is maximum, diurnal range of temperature increases.

Stevenson screen is used for

  1. providing shelters to beaker

  2. providing shelters to thermometers

  3. Both a and b

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Stevenson screen is used for providing shelter for meteorological instruments, particularly wet and dry bulb thermometers. It is kept 1.25 meters above the ground by legs. It is done so to avoid strong temperature gradients at ground level. Stevenson screen has sides to encourage the free passage of air. For reflecting heat radiation, it is painted white. It was invented by the British engineer and meteorologist Sir Thomas Stevenson.

Barometer is used to measure ____________.

  1. Temperature

  2. Rainfall

  3. Pressure

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A device which is used to measure atmospheric pressure is known as Barometer. There are two types of barometers:- mercury and aneroid.

Atmospheric pressure is balanced by a column of mercury in case of a mercury barometer.

Aneroid barometer also called non-liquid barometer. Because of its smaller size and convenience, it is widely used in portable instruments and in aircraft altimeters.

Degree Celsius was invented by Anders Celsius and is the standard unit to measure _____________.

  1.  temperature.

  2.  volume.

  3.  height.

  4. none of these.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Degree Celsius is the standard unit to measure temperature. It was developed by Swedish astronomer Andres Celsius in 1742. In degree Celsius, zero degrees represents the freezing point of water and 100 degrees represents water’s boiling point at the standard atmosphere. The standard atmosphere is the mean barometric pressure at the mean sea level.

Lines joining the place of same mean annual rainfall are called _________.

  1. isotherms.

  2. isohyets.

  3. isobars

  4. none of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Isohyets are imaginery lines joining places of equal rainfall. These lines are generally drawn on a weather map.

 As per Celsius scale, the freezing point of water is ________ degree and the boiling point is ___  degree Celsius.

  1. Zero, 100

  2. Zero, 200

  3. Zero, 300

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Celsius is the scale which measures temperature. It was developed by Swedish astronomer Andres Celsius in 1742. Freezing point of the water is the temperature at which water starts converting into ice. As per the Celsius scale, zero degrees is the freezing point of the water. The boiling point is the temperature at which water starts converting into vapors. As per Celsius scale, 100 degrees is the boiling point of the water.

The mean annual rainfall is calculated for data collected for _________________.

  1. long period of time ( 30 - 35 ) years

  2. small period of time

  3. for a month

  4. for a day


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The mean annual rainfall is calculated for data collected for a long period of time (30 - 35) years because rainfall is highly variable from day today. It adequately characterizes the rainfall regime in an area and its surroundings. World Meteorological Organization (WMO) recommends continuous 30-year records to calculate mean annual rainfall.

In modern thermometer, mercury is used as it is a __________ liquid.

  1. Viscous

  2. Heavy

  3. Reflective

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In modern thermometer, mercury is used as it is a reflective liquid. It is bright and opaque, so it’s easy to see movement of mercury inside the capillary tube and to read accurately. Even mercury does not wet the glass. So, if temperature is falling then you do not get inaccurate readings. It is also good conductor of heat. So, it reacts quickly to change in temperature.

A modern instrument that measures and records the temperature and is used in weather stations is known as?

  1. Thermogram

  2. Thermometer

  3. Isotherm

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  • Thermogram is an instrument which is used for creating images based on heat radiation emitted from any object. It has many applications ranging from medical settings to weather stations. Hence A is the correct option.
  • The thermometer measures the temperature of the human body.
  • Isotherms are the lines joining various points on the map having the same temperature during a given period. Hence B and C are incorrect.

The maximum and minimum temperature of a day is $48^oC$ and  $32^oC$. Calculate the mean daily temperature.

  1. $39^oC$

  2. $40^oC$

  3. $41^oC$

  4. $42^oC$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mean daily temperature is the average temperature in each period of 24 hours. It is measured at 1.5 meters above ground level. Mean daily temperature can be determined by finding out the mean of maximum and minimum temperature of a day.

Mean daily temperature = $\dfrac{48+32}{2}$
Mean daily temperature = 40 $^oC$
So, the mean daily temperature is 4$^oC$.

Thermogram providing information in the form of graph is known as?

  1. Thermogram

  2. Thermometer

  3. Isotherm

  4. Thermograph


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A Thermogram is a modern instrument that continuously measures and records the temperature and is used in weather stations. It provides information in form of a graph called thermograph.

Thermographs are a good alternative to the digital collection of data. The thermographs are equipped with mechanical or quartz clockwork. Easily it can be switched from weekly recording to daily or monthly recording. They will be delivered with writing pens and a recording paper.

A line on a map connecting places with the same temperature at a given time is known as?

  1. Thermogram

  2. Thermometer

  3. Isotherm

  4. Thermograph


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A line on a map connecting places with the same temperature at a given time is known as isotherm. Isotherms are created from regularly scheduled, simultaneous temperature readings at different locations. It shows patterns of temperature on a weather map. It helps in visualizing and interpreting horizontal temperature distribution of an area. The elementary step in temperature data analysis is construction of isotherm maps.

The two reference points that are marked on the thermometer are _______________.

  1. Top and Bottom points

  2. Freezing and Boiling points

  3. High and Low points

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Thermometer is a device which is used to measure temperature. There are two reference points marked on a thermometer. One reference point represents freezing point of water. Freezing point of the water is the temperature at which water starts converting into ice. As per Celsius scale, zero degree is the freezing point of the water. Other reference point represents boiling point of water. Boiling point is the temperature at which water starts converting into vapours. As per Celsius scale, 100 degree is the boiling point of the water.

Mean annual range of temperature is ________________.

  1. difference between maximum and minimum daily temperature

  2. difference between maximum and minimum average daily temperature

  3. difference between maximum and minimum mean monthly temperatures recorded in a year

  4. difference between maximum and minimum temperatures in a month


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The mean annual range is an indicator of the variation among the monthly temperature in a year. It is calculated by taking the difference between the highest and lowest mean monthly temperature recorded in a year.

Mean monthly temperature is __________________.

  1. $\Sigma{\text{(Daily temperature)}}$

  2. $\dfrac{\Sigma{(Daily\ Temperature)}}{30}$

  3. $\Sigma{(\text{Daily temperature})\times {12}}$

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mean monthly temperature is the average temperature of a month. It is recorded from well exposed thermometer. For calculating mean monthly temperature, sum of daily temperature of a month is divided by total number of days in a month.
Mean monthly temperature= $\dfrac{\sum (daily \; temperature)}{Number \; of \; days \; in \; month}$

To measure the minimum and maximum temperature in a day, which thermometer is used?

  1. One's thermometer

  2. Clinical thermometer

  3. Six's thermometer

  4. Long thermometer


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

To measure the minimum and maximum temperature in a day, Six’s thermometer is used.  It consists of a U-shaped capillary tube having bulbs at both ends. Mercury is filled in the bend of the U-tube. One of the bulbs is completely filled with alcohol and the other bulb is partly filled with alcohol. Alcohol is the thermometric liquid in case of Six’s thermometer. Change in temperature is recorded due to expansion and contraction of alcohol.

Mean annual temperature is ___________________.

  1. mean monthly temperature$\times$12

  2. $\dfrac{\text{mean monthly temperature}}{12}$

  3. $\dfrac{\Sigma {(\text{mean monthly temperature})}}{12}$

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mean Annual Temperature: The average temperature for the entire year at any given location.

$\dfrac{\Sigma {(\text{Mean monthly temperature})}}{12}$

The rain gauge is kept on a platform ____ above the level of the ground to prevent the splashing of rain water.

  1. 20 cm

  2. 30 cm

  3. 40 cm

  4. 50 cm


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rain gauge can accurately measure the rainfall without any loss due to evaporation. It is an instrument used for determining the depth of precipitation that occurs over a unit area. Thus, it measures rainfall. One liter of rainfall per meter squared is equivalent to one millimeter of measured precipitation. A funneled aperture of 150-170 cm is found in standard rain gauges. They are designed as a simple passive collector. A graduated measuring glass is used for determining the amount of precipitation. For the measurement of rainfall, the rain gauze should be placed 30 cm above the ground to prevent the splashing of rainwater.

To prevent water splashing out of the funnel in Rain gauge, guess the height of the cylinder above the rain gauge.

  1. 15 cm

  2. 12.5 cm

  3. 10 cm

  4. 20 cm


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A standard rain gauge has a funnel with a diameter of 20.3 cm while the measuring cylinder is of 12.5 cm in height. If rain intensity is beyond 12.5 cm, the classification for rainfall is “Very Heavy Rainfall”. Any rain water in excess of 12.5 cm overflows into an outer metal cylinder. This prevents loss of rain water which may otherwise occur through splashing out of the funnel or spilling. The height of 12.5 cm was determined as per the commonly recorded pattern of rainfall in 24 hours. 

The modern self-recording instrument which records the quantity and the duration of rainfall on a graph paper is called as _______________.

  1. Rain gauge.

  2. Barometer.

  3. Rain graph.

  4. Pluviograph.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

It is asking about the instrument not the graph. The Instrument is Rain gauge.

A rain gauge (also known as an udometer, pluviometer, or an ombrometer) is an instrument used by meteorologists and hydrologists to gather and measure the amount of liquid precipitation over a set period of time.

A place where weather conditions are constantly monitored and recorded is called as ________.

  1. weather station

  2. weather platform

  3. weather forecasting

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A place, where weather conditions are constantly monitored and recorded, is called a weather station. All data related to weather and environment is recorded here. A weather station has sensors. Sensors include a thermometer to take temperature readings and a barometer to measure the pressure in the atmosphere. There are also sensors to measure rain, wind, humidity and more. Weather Station even has computers having internet connection so that data can be analyzed properly.

Barometer is used to measure ______.

  1. temperature

  2. pressure

  3. heat

  4. none of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A barometer is a meteorological instrument which is used to measure atmospheric pressure. Atmospheric pressure is balanced by a column of mercury in case of a mercury barometer. Mercury is used because its height can be precisely measured. A barometer can also be used to measure altitude because atmospheric pressure changes with distance above or below sea level. There are two types of barometers:- mercury and aneroid. 

Special cell to help farmers with information about rainy and sunny days, drought conditions and wind.

  1. Agriculture Meterology

  2. Food Meterology

  3. Environment Metrology

  4. none of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Agricultural meteorology is the branch of meteorology that deals with the relationship of weather and climate to crop and livestock production and soil management. Agricultural Meteorology involves the integration of climatological and meteorological data and techniques into agricultural problems, such as crop production, soil moisture, moisture stress, and migration of pests. A good background in basic math and sciences is required.

The peninsular part of India experiences peak summers earlier than northern India _____.

  1. Due to apparent northward movement of the sun, the global heat belts shift northwards

  2. Cold waves from central Asia sweeps through the northern plains during that time

  3. There is less rainfall in the peninsular India during that time

  4. Clouds do not form in those months


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Peninsular India experience peak summers earlier when compare to north India due to the apparent northward movement of the sun, the global heat belt shifts northward. In March, the highest temperature is about 38° Celsius, recorded on the Deccan plateau. In April, temperatures in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh are around 42° Celsius. In May, temperature of 45° Celsius is common in the north-western parts of the country.

The pattern of the elements of weather and climate can be shown with _________________.

  1. line graph

  2. pie diagram

  3. histogram

  4. climograph


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A climograph is a graphical representation of monthly average temperature and precipitation at a location. From this representation, one may observe the variations in elements, such as humidity levels, which help to indicate the pattern of elements of weather and climate. 

The spherical shape of rain drops is due to __________________.

  1. Atmospheric friction of air

  2. Gravity of spherical earth

  3. Surface tension of rain water

  4. Viscosity of rain water


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Raindrops start to form in a roughly spherical structure due to the surface tension of water. This surface tension is the "skin" of a body of water that makes the molecules stick together. The cause is the weak hydrogen bonds that occur between water molecules.

Which of the following is the largest and the deepest ocean of the world?

  1. Arctic

  2. Atlantic

  3. Pacific

  4. Indian


Correct Option: C
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