A radiation fog is likely to develop when there is
gradual gain in heat by radiation on clear, clam nights
rapid gain of humidity by insolation on calm days
rapid loss of heat by radiation on clear, calm nights
rapid gain of heat by radiation on clear calm days
gradual loss of humidity by evaporation on calm days
Correct answer is C
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The energy received from the sun at a particular place is called
insolation
convection
conduction
heat wave
advection
Correct answer is A
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The mean annual range of temperature of a place is obtained by
adding the monthly mean temperatures for one year and dividing them by 12
adding the lowest temperature for one year to the highest for the year
subtracting the lowest mean daily temperature from the highest mean daily temperature for the year
adding the mean daily temperatures for one year and dividing by 365
subtracting the lowest mean monthly temperature from the highest mean monthly temperature for the year
Correct answer is E
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In which of the following do fishes thrive best?
Ocean deeps
Continebtal shelf
Deep sea plains
Continental slopes
Ocean trenches
Correct answer is B
No explanation has been provided for this answer.
The air receives its heat directly from the sun's rays
The earth is the main source of the heat given up to the air
An increases in height is associated with increase in rainfall
There are always water particies in the air at high altitudes
There is little mixing of air at higher altitudes
Correct answer is B
No explanation has been provided for this answer.