The force of Coriolis that deflects the winds in both northern and southern hemispheres arises due to?
Important Questions on Practice Test-World Geography
Consider the following statements regarding orographic rainfall.
1. Cumulus clouds in the leeward side of stratus clouds characterise the Windward slope of the mountain at the time of rainfall.
2. The amount of rainfall increases with increasing height along the windward slope only up to a certain height and after that the amount of rain decreases.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following characteristics of thunderstorms.
1. The very strong updraft of winds
2. Atmosphere instability
3. An abundant supply of moisture
4. Thin cloud presence
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Match the following:
Type of soil Climatic conditions
1. laterite soil Tropical areas having high rainfall and low temperature
2. Red soil High rainfall having hot and humid conditions
3. Black soil Basaltic bedrock formed because of the lava flow
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements regarding vegetation:
1. The variety and density of vegetation increases from the Equator towards poles.
2. The latitudinal effect on vegetation corresponds to the altitudinal variation in vegetation.
Which of the above-given statements is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding wind circulation in cyclonic depressions.
1. Winds around the low cyclonic move in a clockwise direction in the northern hemisphere and anticlockwise in the southern hemisphere.
2. This differential circulation pattern is due to Coriolis force.
3. In the eye of the cyclone, wind movement is absent.
Which of the above-given statements is/are correct?
