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Question (1)

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Wind is defined as the movement of air from a region of:

(A) Low pressure to high pressure
(B) High pressure to low pressure
(C) High temperature to low temperature only
(D) Sea to land only

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Wind moves from high-pressure regions to low-pressure regions.

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Question (2)

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The primary cause of pressure differences that generate winds is:

(A) Earthquakes
(B) Uneven heating of the Earth’s surface
(C) Volcanic eruptions
(D) Ocean salinity

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Uneven heating creates temperature and pressure differences.

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Question (3)

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During daytime in a mountainous region, the mountain slopes heat up faster than the valley floor. This causes:

(A) Cold air to sink over slopes
(B) Warm air to rise over slopes
(C) Air pressure to increase over slopes
(D) Snowfall on slopes

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Warm air rises over heated mountain slopes.

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Question (4)

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The flow of cooler air from the valley toward the mountain slopes during the day is called:

(A) Sea breeze
(B) Land breeze
(C) Valley breeze
(D) Mountain breeze

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Valley breeze occurs during the daytime.

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Question (5)

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During nighttime, mountain slopes cool faster than the valley floor. As a result:

(A) Warm air rises over slopes
(B) Cool air flows upward
(C) Cool dense air flows into the valley
(D) Pressure decreases over slopes

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Dense cool air flows downhill into valleys.

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Question (6)

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The wind that blows from mountain slopes into valleys after sunset is known as:

(A) Valley breeze
(B) Sea breeze
(C) Trade wind
(D) Mountain breeze

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

Mountain breeze occurs at night.

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Question (7)

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A hill station experiences winds moving uphill during the afternoon. These winds are most likely:

(A) Polar winds
(B) Valley breezes
(C) Westerlies
(D) Ocean currents

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Afternoon heating produces valley breezes.

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Question (8)

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Which of the following Indian locations commonly experiences valley and mountain breezes?

(A) Chennai
(B) Mumbai
(C) Shimla
(D) Kanyakumari

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Hilly regions such as Shimla experience these breezes.

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Question (9)

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In a valley breeze, the low-pressure region develops because:

(A) Air becomes colder and denser
(B) Warm air rises from heated slopes
(C) Ocean currents cool the slopes
(D) Polar winds reach the mountains

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Rising warm air creates low pressure.

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Question (10)

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Which local wind helps regulate moisture conditions and crop health in hilly regions?

(A) Valley and mountain breezes
(B) Trade winds only
(C) Westerlies only
(D) Polar easterlies only

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

These local winds influence temperature and moisture.

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Question (1)

Wind is defined as the movement of air from a region of:

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Question (2)

The primary cause of pressure differences that generate winds is:

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Question (3)

During daytime in a mountainous region, the mountain slopes heat up faster than the valley floor. This causes:

Explanation:

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Question (4)

The flow of cooler air from the valley toward the mountain slopes during the day is called:

Explanation:

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Question (5)

During nighttime, mountain slopes cool faster than the valley floor. As a result:

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Question (6)

The wind that blows from mountain slopes into valleys after sunset is known as:

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Question (7)

A hill station experiences winds moving uphill during the afternoon. These winds are most likely:

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Question (8)

Which of the following Indian locations commonly experiences valley and mountain breezes?

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Question (9)

In a valley breeze, the low-pressure region develops because:

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Question (10)

Which local wind helps regulate moisture conditions and crop health in hilly regions?

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