Layers in The Atmosphere

Q. What is normal lapse rate?

1. For every 165 metre rise in altitude, the temperature decreases by 2 degree Celsius.
2. For every 160 metre rise in altitude, the temperature decreases by 1 degree Celsius.
3. For every 165 metre rise in altitude, the temperature decreases by 1 degree Celsius.
4. For every 162 metre rise in altitude, the temperature decreases by 1 degree Celsius.

Q. Which of the following layers form the part of homosphere?

1. Troposphere, Stratosphere, Exosphere
2. Troposphere, Mesosphere, Exosphere
3. Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere
4. Troposphere, Mesosphere, Hetrosphere

Q. Which of the following statements explain 'Normal Lapse Rate'?

1. The decrease in temperature of about 1 degree Celsius for every 100 metre rise in altitude.
2. The decrease in temperature of about 1 degree Celsius for every 150 metre rise in altitude.
3. The decrease in temperature of about 1 degree Celsius for every fifty degree increase in latitude.
4. The decrease in temperature of about 1 degree Celsius for every 165 metre rise in altitude.

Q. Why is the ozone layer important for human beings?

1. Exposes human being to ultraviolet rays
2. Protects human being from ultraviolet rays
3. Protect human being from harmful sunlight
4. Exposes human being to direct sunlight

Q. In the equatorial regions, the is about 18 km, and in the polar regions, it is about 8 km from the surface of the Earth.

1. mesosphere
2. stratosphere
3. troposphere
4. thermosphere

Q. Which of the following are different layers of atmosphere?

1. Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere
2. Troposphere, Stratopause, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere
3. Tropopause, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere
4. Tropopause, Stratopause, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere

Q. Which instrument is used to measure the vapour content in the atmosphere?

1. Barometer
2. Hygrometer
3. Anemometer
4. Thermometer

Q. Select the names of the different layers of the atmosphere.

1. Hydrosphere
2. Troposphere
3. Stratosphere
4. Mesosphere
5. Thermosphere
6. Cryosphere
7. Heliosphere
8. Exosphere

Q. Which of the following is the lowest layer of the atmosphere?

1. Mesosphere
2. Troposphere
3. Thermosphere
4. Stratosphere

Q. Which of the following is the main characteristic of the Homosphere?

1. Presence of Thermosphere and Exosphere
   
2. Presence of only Nitrogen
3. Uniformity in the composition of gases
4. Similar density of gases

Q.

What is sub – freezing temperature?

Q. Choose the correct pair.

1. Rain
2. Ozone
3. Troposphere
4. Stratosphere
5. Mesosphere
6. Meteors

Q. Which of the following layer is ideal for flying jet aircraft?

1. Troposphere
2. Mesosphere
3. Stratosphere
4. Exosphere

Q. Why is the ozone layer important for human beings?

1. Protects human being from ultraviolet rays
2. Exposes human being to ultraviolet rays
3. Protect human being from harmful sunlight
4. Exposes human being to direct sunlight

Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the troposphere?

1. The tropopause separates the troposphere from the stratosphere above it.
2. It is the second-highest layer of the atmosphere.
3. Its height is uniform across the globe.
4. Almost all the weather phenomena occur in this layer.

Q. What is normal lapse rate?

1. For every 165 metre rise in altitude, the temperature decreases by 2 degree Celsius.
2. For every 162 metre rise in altitude, the temperature decreases by 1 degree Celsius.
3. For every 160 metre rise in altitude, the temperature decreases by 1 degree Celsius.
4. For every 165 metre rise in altitude, the temperature decreases by 1 degree Celsius.

Q. Which of the following are different layers of atmosphere?

1. Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere
2. Troposphere, Stratopause, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere
3. Tropopause, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere
4. Tropopause, Stratopause, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere