Weather & Meteorological MCQs with Answers

Why are cloudy nights generally warmer than clear nights?

• A.Clouds reflect heat back to the ground
• B.Clouds prevent radiation of heat from ground to air
• C.Clouds absorb heat from the sun during the day
• D.Clouds produce their own heat through condensation

Which colour in photochemical smog is due to the presence of NO₂?

• A.Yellow
• B.Blue
• C.Green
• D.Brown

The science of weather is called _?

• A.Seismology
• B.Climatology
• C.Meteorology
• D.Hydrology

What natural phenomenon is formed due to the movement of air from high to low-pressure areas?

• A.Cyclone
• B.Earthquake
• C.Tsunami
• D.Volcanic eruption

Which of the following is a measure to predict about weather conditions?

• A.Water Vapor
• B.Oxygen Level
• C.Carbon Dioxide
• D.Nitrogen Level

The rate of evaporation depends on the following factors besides temperature and humidity ?

• A.Surface area and wind speed
• B.Pressure and volume
• C.Density and viscosity
• D.Altitude and latitude

When clouds pass through colder regions they turn into rain or snow. This process is called?

• A.Condensation
• B.Evaporation
• C.Sublimation
• D.Precipitation

A land where rainfall is high i.e 250 to 450 mm annually is called?

• A.Forest
• B.Desert
• C.Grassland
• D.Tundra

Past Paper MCQ

Which of the following instrument is used to measure water vapors in the atmosphere?

• A.Anemometer
• B.Barometer
• C.Hygrometer
• D.Thermometer

The major processes involved in hydrological cycle are ?

• A.Evaporation and Precipitation
• B.Condensation and Sublimation
• C.Transpiration and Infiltration
• D.Oxidation and Reduction