Atmospheric Layers & Weather

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Which atmospheric layer is closest to the Earth's surface?

  • Mesosphere
  • Thermosphere
  • Stratosphere
  • Troposphere (correct)

The 'Intertropical Convergence Zone' is best described by which abbreviation?

  • ITCZ (correct)
  • GOC
  • ISC
  • IOC

Which instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

  • Thermometer
  • Hydrometer
  • Barometer (correct)
  • Anemometer

Which instrument is primarily used to measure wind speed?

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What is measured by a hygrometer?

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Select the alternative name of contours?

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Highest percentage in India is which type of rain?

<p>Monsoon rains (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which is the hottest layer of the earth?

<p>Exosphere (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The place with highest rainfall in India?

<p>Ganguvada (54) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Wind-vane indicates?

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Flashcards

Troposphere

The layer of the atmosphere closest to earth.

Stratosphere

Layer above the troposphere, contains the ozone layer.

Mesosphere

Layer above the stratosphere, coldest layer.

Thermosphere

Layer above the mesosphere, temperature increases with altitude.

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Exosphere

Outermost layer of the atmosphere, merges into space.

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Barometer

Device used to measure atmospheric pressure.

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ITCZ (Intertropical Convergence Zone)

The zone where the trade winds meet near the equator.

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Isobars

Lines on a map connecting points of equal pressure.

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Wind vane

Instrument that shows the direction of the wind.

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Anemometer

Instrument that measures wind speed.

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Hygrometer

Measures humidity in the air.

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Study Notes

  • Primary schools are like Agnaneli
  • Taluk schools are based in the Gondawada region
  • Other backward classes (OBC) communities are living in the village
  • January 15, 2025 indicated the date of the notes
  • Cloud formations are studied
  • The atmosphere is divided into layers:

Atmospheric Layers

  • Troposphere: First layer
  • Stratosphere: Second layer
  • Mesosphere: Third layer
  • Thermosphere: Fourth layer
  • Exosphere: Fifth layer
  • The process of mixing soil in the air on the ground is called erosion
  • Ganga Nagar has the highest daytime heat in India at 54°C
  • The decrease in water is caused by (-10C)
  • Barometer measures air pressure
  • ITCZ stands for Inter Tropical Convergence Zone
  • Isobars indicates the direct direction of same pressure regions
  • Wind vane is used to show wind direction
  • Anemometer used for measuring wind speed
  • Hygrometer is used for humidity measurement

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