Weather & Meteorological MCQs with Answers

Which of the following provides coded data used in forecasting reports, such as METAR & TAF?

• A.Satellite Imagery
• B.Weather Balloons
• C.Radar Data
• D.Observation Reports

Which of the following is essential to track the movements of weather systems across the globe?

• A.Barometers
• B.Satellites
• C.Seismographs
• D.Thermometers

What is the term for the boundary between two different air masses?

• A.Front
• B.Isobar
• C.Isotherm
• D.Ridge

When water vapour comes into contact with the earth vegetation, it leaves drops of water on its leaves. What is this called?

• A.Frost
• B.Mist
• C.Fog
• D.Dew

Past Paper MCQ

In the atmosphere, if the temperature is low then the pressure is ?

• A.High
• B.Low
• C.Normal
• D.Constant

What is the primary cause of weather phenomena on Earth?

• A.Earth's magnetic field
• B.Ocean currents
• C.Solar radiation
• D.Volcanic activity

What is the difference between fog and smog? What are the causes of smog and its effects on human health? Write a short note on any one of the latest technologies to eliminate smog to avoid atmospheric pollution.

• A.Fog is a mixture of smoke and water droplets, while smog is purely natural water vapor near the ground. Smog is caused by deforestation and causes skin diseases. Smog towers use chemical sprays to neutralize pollutants.
• B.Fog is a natural phenomenon of water droplets near the ground, while smog is a mixture of fog and smoke/pollutants. Smog is caused by burning fossil fuels, vehicle emissions, and industrial activities. It causes respiratory diseases, eye irritation, and lung damage. A latest technology to eliminate smog is the use of 'Smog Towers' or large-scale air purifiers that filter particulate matter from the atmosphere.
• C.Fog and smog are the same phenomenon; both are caused by industrial pollution. Smog is harmless to humans but damages crops. The latest technology to combat smog is cloud seeding with silver iodide.
• D.Fog is caused by industrial emissions, while smog is a natural winter phenomenon. Smog causes only minor throat discomfort. Electrostatic precipitators in vehicles are the only modern solution to smog.

What is the process called in which masses of relatively warm air are raised into the atmosphere, often cooling and forming clouds?

• A.Conduction
• B.Advection
• C.Radiation
• D.Convection

Which of the following is the most common type of cloud associated with fair weather?

• A.Stratus
• B.Nimbus
• C.Cumulus
• D.Cirrus

The fog in winter is caused due to _?

• A.Condensation of water vapor
• B.Evaporation of water
• C.Sublimation of ice
• D.Precipitation of moisture