Why is acid rain referred to as an "unseen plague"?

C. It can remain undetected in an area for years

B. It affects only invisible gases

C. It can remain undetected in an area for years

D. It cannot be measured by any instrument

What happens to atmospheric pressure when the temperature is low?

D. Pressure first increases then decreases

During the daytime, the air above the land gets heated up and its density ?

D. First increases then decreases

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31.
When twister circle winds cover an area of several kilometers, it is called ?
Correct Answer: D. Cyclone
One-liner
When twister circle winds cover an area of several kilometers, it is called a Cyclone.
32.
Why is acid rain referred to as an "unseen plague"?
Correct Answer: C. It can remain undetected in an area for years
One-liner
Acid rain is called an "unseen plague" because it can remain undetected in an area for years while silently damaging ecosystems, buildings, and water bodies.
33.
Scientists who forecast weather by continuously tracking and predicting the path of tornadoes, hurricanes or floods are called?
Correct Answer: A. Meteorologists
One-liner
Scientists who forecast weather and track storms like tornadoes, hurricanes, and floods are called Meteorologists.
34.
Past Paper MCQ
What happens to atmospheric pressure when the temperature is low?
Correct Answer: A. Pressure is high
One-liner
When the temperature is low, atmospheric pressure is high because cold air is denser and sinks.
35.
Low atmospheric pressure forecasts _?
Correct Answer: B. Storms
One-liner
Low atmospheric pressure forecasts storms, as low pressure systems are associated with rising warm air, cloud formation, and unsettled weather conditions.
36.
What type of cloud is associated with thunderstorms?
Correct Answer: A. Cumulonimbus
One-liner
Thunderstorms are associated with Cumulonimbus clouds, which are tall, dense, vertical clouds capable of producing lightning, heavy rain, and hail.
37.
What is the process of artificial rain?
Correct Answer: A. Cloud seeding
One-liner
The process of artificial rain is called cloud seeding.
38.
Which of the following is the most destructive?
Correct Answer: C. Typhoon
One-liner
Among the given options, a Typhoon is considered the most destructive due to its massive size, sustained wind speeds, and the widespread flooding it causes over large areas.
39.
Weather satellites are used for _?
Correct Answer: D. Weather forecasting
One-liner
Weather satellites are used for weather forecasting.
40.
During the daytime, the air above the land gets heated up and its density ?
Correct Answer: C. Decreases
One-liner
During the daytime, the air above the land gets heated up and its density decreases.

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