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Question (11)

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Two places receive the same amount of sunshine. One is near the Equator and the other near the poles. Which is likely to be warmer?

(A) Polar region
(B) Equatorial region
(C) Both equally warm
(D) Cannot be determined

Correct Answer: B

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Question (12)

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As latitude increases from the Equator towards the poles, temperature generally

(A) increases
(B) remains constant
(C) decreases
(D) doubles

Correct Answer: C

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Question (13)

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Kanniyakumari is generally warmer than Srinagar mainly because of differences in

(A) latitude
(B) rainfall
(C) forests
(D) population

Correct Answer: A

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Question (14)

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If solar energy is spread over a larger area, the surface becomes

(A) hotter
(B) cooler
(C) wetter
(D) windier

Correct Answer: B

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Energy is less concentrated.

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Question (15)

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Which factor explains why Ooty is cooler than Coimbatore although both are at nearly the same latitude?

(A) Winds
(B) Altitude
(C) Distance from Equator
(D) Humidity

Correct Answer: B

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Higher altitude leads to lower temperatures.

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Question (16)

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Temperature generally decreases with increasing altitude because

(A) air density decreases and the air becomes cooler
(B) rainfall stops completely
(C) the Sun becomes smaller
(D) gravity disappears

Correct Answer: A

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Question (17)

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A mountain peak remains snow-covered throughout the year. The most likely reason is its

(A) high rainfall only
(B) low latitude
(C) high altitude
(D) proximity to sea

Correct Answer: C

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Question (18)

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Ooty has a summer temperature range of 10–25°C. What is its temperature range?

(A) 10°C
(B) 15°C
(C) 25°C
(D) 35°C

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

25 − 10 = 15°C.

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Question (19)

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Coimbatore has a summer temperature range of 25–38°C. What is its temperature range?

(A) 11°C
(B) 12°C
(C) 13°C
(D) 14°C

Correct Answer: C

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38 − 25 = 13°C.

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Question (20)

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Mumbai experiences cooler summers and milder winters than Nagpur mainly because Mumbai is

(A) at a higher altitude
(B) near the sea
(C) closer to the Equator
(D) in a desert

Correct Answer: B

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Question (11)

Two places receive the same amount of sunshine. One is near the Equator and the other near the poles. Which is likely to be warmer?

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Question (12)

As latitude increases from the Equator towards the poles, temperature generally

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Question (13)

Kanniyakumari is generally warmer than Srinagar mainly because of differences in

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Question (14)

If solar energy is spread over a larger area, the surface becomes

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Question (15)

Which factor explains why Ooty is cooler than Coimbatore although both are at nearly the same latitude?

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Question (16)

Temperature generally decreases with increasing altitude because

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Question (17)

A mountain peak remains snow-covered throughout the year. The most likely reason is its

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Question (18)

Ooty has a summer temperature range of 10–25°C. What is its temperature range?

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Question (19)

Coimbatore has a summer temperature range of 25–38°C. What is its temperature range?

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Question (20)

Mumbai experiences cooler summers and milder winters than Nagpur mainly because Mumbai is

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