A. Typhoons
B. Tornadoes
C. Blizzards
D. Polar winds
Answer –C. Blizzards
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222. Convectional Rainfall occurs in:[SSC CGL Prelim 2004]
A. Equatorial region
B. Temperate region
C. Tropical region
D. Polar region
Answer –A. Equatorial region
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223. Daily weather changes in the atmosphere are associated with__[SSC CPO Sub-Inspector 2003]
A. Troposphere
B. Mesosphere
C. Ionosphere
D. Stratosphere
Answer –A. Troposphere
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224. Land and sea-breezes occur due to : [SSC CGL Prelim 2004]
A. Conduction
B. Convection
C. Radiation
D. Tides
Answer –B. Convection
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225. Tropical storm in Chinese Sea is known as–[SSC Section Officer (Audit) 2003]
A. Wave
B. Tornado
C. Typhoon
D. Cyclone
Answer –C. Typhoon
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226. Equatorial regions experience: [SSC CPO Sub-Inspector Exam 2004]
A. warm and dry climate
B. hot and humid climate
C. wet and windy climate
D. moderately pleasant climate
Answer –B. hot and humid climate
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227. Which of the following winds is called anti-trade wind ? [SSC Section Officer (Commercial Audit) Exam 2005]
A. Chinook
B. Cyclone
C. Typhoon
D. Westerlies
Answer –A. Chinook
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228. The solar radiation coming to Earth is called: [SSC Tax Assistant (Income Tax & Central Excise) Exam 2005]
A. Radiant energy
B. Insolation
C. Sunshine
D. Terrestrial radiation
Answer –B. Insolation
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229. Trade winds blow from the…. [SSC CGL Prelim 2004]
A. equatorial low pressure
B. polar high pressure
C. subtropical high pressure
D. subpolar low pressure
Answer –C. subtropical high pressure
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230. What happens to atmospheric pressure with increase in altitude ? [SSC CPO Sub-Inspector Exam 2004]
A. It remains constant
B. It decreases
C. It increases
D. It constantly fluctuates
Answer –B. It decreases
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