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Question (31)

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Cities with many concrete structures and little vegetation often become warmer than nearby areas. This phenomenon is called

(A) cold wave
(B) urban heat island
(C) glacial burst
(D) cyclone eye

Correct Answer: B

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Question (32)

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Monsoons are primarily caused because

(A) land and ocean heat and cool at different rates
(B) mountains move air masses
(C) Earth rotates faster in summer
(D) rivers overflow annually

Correct Answer: A

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Question (33)

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During summer, winds move towards the Asian landmass because the land develops a

(A) high-pressure system
(B) low-pressure system
(C) cold front
(D) glacier

Correct Answer: B

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Question (34)

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Air generally moves from

(A) low pressure to high pressure
(B) east to west only
(C) high pressure to low pressure
(D) sea to mountains only

Correct Answer: C

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Question (35)

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If moist ocean winds condense over warmer land, the result is usually

(A) drought
(B) frost
(C) heavy monsoon rainfall
(D) snowfall

Correct Answer: C

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Question (36)

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The southwest monsoon generally begins advancing into India from the southern tip in

(A) January
(B) March
(C) June
(D) September

Correct Answer: C

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Question (37)

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By when do monsoon rains usually cover the entire Indian subcontinent?

(A) Mid-April
(B) Mid-May
(C) Mid-June
(D) Mid-July

Correct Answer: D

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Question (38)

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The Western Ghats receive heavy rainfall because they act as a

(A) desert barrier
(B) natural barrier to moisture-laden winds
(C) source of glaciers
(D) high-pressure region

Correct Answer: B

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Question (39)

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During winter, winds generally blow from

(A) ocean to land
(B) land to ocean
(C) north to south only
(D) west to east only

Correct Answer: B

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Question (40)

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Mawsynram receives about 11,000 mm of annual rainfall. This is equal to approximately

(A) 1.1 m
(B) 11 m
(C) 110 m
(D) 1,100 m

Correct Answer: B

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11,000 mm ÷ 1000 = 11 m.

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Question (31)

Cities with many concrete structures and little vegetation often become warmer than nearby areas. This phenomenon is called

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Question (32)

Monsoons are primarily caused because

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Question (33)

During summer, winds move towards the Asian landmass because the land develops a

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Question (34)

Air generally moves from

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Question (35)

If moist ocean winds condense over warmer land, the result is usually

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Question (36)

The southwest monsoon generally begins advancing into India from the southern tip in

Explanation:

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Question (37)

By when do monsoon rains usually cover the entire Indian subcontinent?

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Question (38)

The Western Ghats receive heavy rainfall because they act as a

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Question (39)

During winter, winds generally blow from

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Question (40)

Mawsynram receives about 11,000 mm of annual rainfall. This is equal to approximately

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