(IGP) IAS Pre: GS - Geography - World Geography Physical: Atmosphere (MCQ -2)

1. Which of the following is the correct arrangement of the layers of the atmosphere starting closest to the earth
a) Troposphere, Mesosphere, thermosphere, stratosphere
b) Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Stratosphere, Troposphere
c) Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere

2. Which of the following are correct?
i) Stratosphere contains the important Ozone layer
ii) It is ideal for jet flights due to the absence of air pockets

a) i
b) i i
c) i and ii

3. Which of these are incorrect?
i) E layer or Kennelly Heavy side layer reflects medium radio waves helping in short distance radio communication
ii) F layer or Appleton layer reflects short radio waves and helps in long distance radio communication

a) i
b) i i
c) both
d) none

4. Which of these are correct?
i) The energy coming to and leaving from the earth is through radiation
ii) Radiation from the sun is in the form of long waves

a) i
b) i i
c) both
d) none

5. The balance of incoming and outgoing radiation on Earth is termed as
a) Earths Heat Budget
b) Heat Balance

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