MCQ Questions

Question No. 1

Match the following correctly :

Answer :

Question No. 2

Fill in the blanks.

Answer :

a) The __________ is the layer of the atmosphere closest to the earth's surface.

b) A __________ is used to measure the amount of rainfall.

c) The movement of air from high to low pressure areas is called __________.

d) A __________ measures the humidity in the air.

e) Traditional weather forecasting often relies on observing __________ behaviour.

f) The difference between the maximum and minimum temperatures in a day is called __________.

g) A __________ is used to measure atmospheric pressure.

Question No. 3

Answer the following questions in short.

Answer :

b) What is troposphere?

e) What is humidity?

f) Explain the term 'precipitation'.

a) Define the weather.

c) Name any three elements of weather.

d) Why is the stratosphere considered ideal for flying aeroplanes?

g) What is the role of meteorologists?

Question No. 4

Answer the following questions in long.

Answer :

b) Explain how traditional knowledge is used in weather forecasting.

c) Describe the structure of the atmosphere and explain the characteristics of each layer.

d) Discuss the importance of weather forecasting in daily life.

a) Describe the main elements of weather and the instruments used to measure them.

e) How do meteorologists use technology to predict weather?

Question No. 5

Write True or False for each of the following statements.

Answer :

1. The stratosphere is the layer where most weather events occur.

2. A thermometer measures wind speed.

3. High humidity makes the air feel cooler.

4. Ants moving their eggs can indicate upcoming rain.

5. The temperature increases with height in the mesosphere.

6. Rainfall is the only form of precipitation.

7. The mean daily temperature is calculated by averaging the maximum and minimum temperatures of the day.

Question No. 6

What is the layer of the atmosphere where most weather events occur?

Answer :

Stratosphere

Mesosphere

Thermosphere

Troposphere

Question No. 7

Which of the following is NOT a form of precipitation?

Answer :

Rain

Snow

Hail

Fog

Question No. 8

Which instrument measures atmospheric pressure?

Answer :

Thermometer

Barometer

Anemometer

Hygrometer

Question No. 9

Which instrument measures wind speed?

Answer :

Anemometer

Wind vane

Barometer

Rain gauge

Question No. 10

What does a rain gauge measure?

Answer :

Wind speed

Humidity

Rainfall

Temperature

Question No. 11

What is the standard atmospheric pressure at the sea level?

Answer :

1013 millibars

1000 millibars

980 millibars

1020 millibars

Question No. 12

What is the term used for the average temperature of a day?

Answer :

Temperature range

Maximum temperature

Minimum temperature

Mean daily temperature

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