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Weather, Climate and Adaptations-III

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Which of the following place is not present near the coast?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Chennai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Delhi


Correct Option: D

Which of the following influences the rainfall in a region?

  1. Location of mountains

  2. Type of soil

  3. Density of population

  4. Sunrise and sunset


Correct Option: A

Which of the following factors does not affect the temperature of a particular region?

  1. Pollution

  2. Number of trees

  3. Density of population

  4. Nature of soil


Correct Option: D

Amount of moisture in the air is called ______

  1. Humidity

  2. Climate

  3. Rancidity

  4. Rain


Correct Option: A

Which of the following factors does not affect the climate of the earth?

  1. Distance from sun

  2. Earth's shape

  3. Earth's tilt

  4. Distance from equator


Correct Option: B

Which of the following is called the ship of deserts?

  1. Ground squirrel

  2. Fennec

  3. Cactus

  4. Camel


Correct Option: D

For which of the following purposes is rain gauge used?

  1. To measure the amount of rainfall

  2. To measure the direction of rain

  3. To detect the presence of pollutants in rain

  4. To detect the occurrence of rain


Correct Option: A

Which of the following is the longest day of the year in northern hemisphere?

  1. 22nd June

  2. 25th July

  3. 2nd July

  4. 30th June


Correct Option: A

Which among the following is the warmest place?

  1. India

  2. Greenland

  3. Canada

  4. Greece


Correct Option: A

Which of the following correctly defines climate?

  1. A change in the atmospheric condition

  2. Weather of a place over a long period of time

  3. General conditions of atmosphere at a particular time and place

  4. Temperature at a particular region


Correct Option: B

Which of the following is not a characteristic feature of camels?

  1. Long eyelashes

  2. Wide feet

  3. Thick lips

  4. Thick fur


Correct Option: D

Which of the following apparatus is used to measure the relative humidity of air?

  1. Maximum - minimum thermometer

  2. Rain gauge

  3. Stethoscope

  4. Hygrometer


Correct Option: D

Which of the following plants is adapted to conserve water?

  1. Rose

  2. Grass

  3. Cactus

  4. Lilly


Correct Option: C

Which of the following animals are adapted to manufacture water by digesting dry seeds?

  1. Camel

  2. Kangaroo rats

  3. Fennec

  4. Ground squirrels


Correct Option: B

Which of the following animals is not found in hot tropical and temperate climate?

  1. Polar bear

  2. Gorillas

  3. Sloths

  4. Jaguars


Correct Option: A

Which of the following animals is found in temperate climates?

  1. Camel

  2. Penguin

  3. Elephant

  4. Desert snake


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Elephant is found in temperate climates.

Climate of which part of India is affected by Himalayas?

  1. Northern part

  2. Southern part

  3. Eastern part

  4. Western part


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 Since, Himalayas are located in the northern part of India. As a result, climate of this part is affected.

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

  1. The planet closest to the sun is much hotter than the planet farther away from it.

  2. Mercury is colder than Venus.

  3. Places closer to the equator are colder than the places closer to the poles.

  4. Mountains can change or even stop winds.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Since, the places which are closer to the poles are colder than the places closer to equator, so this is an incorrect statement.

Which of the following animals remain dormant during summers?

  1. Camel

  2. Desert snake

  3. Ground squirrels

  4. Kangaroo rats


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 Ground squirrels remain dormant during summers.

Which is the shortest day of the year in Northern Hemisphere?

  1. 25th December

  2. 22nd December

  3. 1st January

  4. 31st December


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 22nd December is the shortest day of the year in Northern Hemisphere.

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