Q33. “Each day is more or less the same, the morning is clear and bright with a sea breeze; as the Sun climbs high in the sky, heat mounts up, dark clouds form, then rain comes with thunder and lightning. But the rain is soon over.” Which of the following regions is described in the above passage?

The seasonal reversal of winds is the typical characteristic of :

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Given below are two statements one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A) : Areas near the equator receive rainfall throu

Assertion (A): Areas lying within five to eight degrees latitude on either side of the equator receive rainfall throughout the year. Reason (R): High temperatur

Consider the following statements : 1. In equatorial regions, the year is divided into four main seasons 2. In the Mediterranean region, summer months receive m

Which of the following is/are unique characteristics/characteristics of equatorial forests ? 1. Presence of tall, closely set trees with crowns forming a contin

Consider the following climatic conditions (northern hemisphere) : | Month | Temp. (°C) | Rainfall (cm.) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | J | 3.9 | 4.7 | | F | 4.4 |

Through which one of the following groups of countries does the Equator pass ? (a) Brazil, Zambia and Malaysia (b) Colombia, Kenya and Indonesia (c) Brazil, Sud

Consider the following statements : Statement-I : The atmosphere is heated more by incoming solar radiation than by terrestrial radiation. Statement-I

Consider the following statements : Statement-I : Thickness of the troposphere at the equator is much greater as compared to poles. Statement-II : At

With reference to the Earth’s atmosphere, which one of the following statements is correct?

Consider the following statements : Statement-I : The soil in tropical rain forests is rich in nutrients. Statement-II : The high temperature and mois

Consider the following statements : Statement-I: The temperature contrast between continents and oceans is greater during summer than in winter. State

Consider the following statements : 1. High clouds primarily reflect solar radiation and cool the surface of the Earth. 2. Low clouds have a high abso

Consider the following statements : 1. Jet streams occur in the Northern Hemisphere only. 2. Only some cyclones develop an eye. 3. The temperature ins

Why are dewdrops not formed on a cloudy night? (a) Clouds absorb the radiation released from the Earth’s surface. (b) Clouds reflect back the Earth’s