1571. The amount of insolation received at a place on the surface of the earth depends upon:
A. its climate
B. the longitude of the place
C. its latitude
D. the altitude of the place
✅ The correct answer is option C.
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1572. In a desert region, soil erosion can be checked by –
A. Contour ploughing
B. Using farm manure
C. Tree plantation/Afforestaion
D. Crop rotation
✅ The correct answer is option C.
1573. A level of atmosphere which is composed partly of electrons and positive ions is called –
A. Troposphere
B. Ionosphere
C. Stratosphere
D. Mesosphere
✅ The correct answer is option B.
1574. Which among the following statements is true regarding International Date line?
A. It is 180° Longitude
B. It is a straight line
C. It is a big circle
D. It is a curved line beyond earth
✅ The correct answer is option A.
1575. In which region does rainfall occur throughout the year?
A. Mediterranean
B. Equatorial
C. Tropical
D. Temperate
✅ The correct answer is option B.
1576. Katrina is the name given to .
A. Satellite
B. Star
C. Heat wave
D. Hurricane
✅ The correct answer is option D.
1577. The climate of North America is influenced during winter by the –
A. Polar airmasses
B. Warm airmasses
C. Continental airmasses
D. Tropical airmasses
✅ The correct answer is option D.
1578. Which one of the following is not the example of planetary winds?
A. Monsoon
B. Trade wind
C. Land and sea breezes
D. Chinook
✅ The correct answer is option D.
1579. The term Roaring Forties is related to the –
A. Trade winds
B. Planetary winds
C. Westerlies
D. Polar winds
✅ The correct answer is option C.
1580. Ozone-hole in the atmosphere is largely caused by the presence of –
A. Oxygen
B. Hydrogen
C. Chlorofluorocarbons
D. Radio-active waste
✅ The correct answer is option C.