30 Questions
What is the longitude basis for calculating Indian Standard Time (IST)?
82.5° E
During which historical events did India briefly use Daylight Saving Time (DST)?
All of the above
At what time are rain-gauge and pan evaporation observations recorded?
0830 LMT
How much is the local mean time (LMT) higher on the east for each degree of longitude west?
4 minutes
What is the inclination of Earth's axis with respect to the normal?
23½°
Which institution in India is entrusted with the official time-keeping devices?
National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi
What is responsible for the formation of seasons?
Equinox
On which date does the Spring equinox occur?
21 March
During which phenomenon does the duration of day and night become equal?
Equinox
What is the latitude of the Tropic of Capricorn?
23° 26′ 22″ S
At what position can a spot be found directly under the sun?
Tropic of Capricorn
What circle marks the southernmost latitude where the sun can remain continuously above or below the horizon for 24 hours?
Arctic Circle
How is climatology defined?
Scientific study of climate and its distribution
What does the term 'klima' in climatology refer to?
Slope of the earth
Why do different regions have different characteristic climates?
Due to differences in the amount of solar energy received
What issue is receiving increased attention within climatology?
Climate change and global warming
What are climatological normals?
Average values of meteorological parameters over several decades
What is the primary focus of the meteorological aspect of climatology?
Processes of heat gain and loss by the air layer near the ground
At what latitude does the Tropic of Capricorn lie south of the Equator?
23° 26′ 22″
Which major circle of latitude is the most northerly at which the sun can appear directly overhead at noon?
Tropic of Cancer
What does the word 'tropic' mean in Greek?
Sun turn
Why is the Tropic of Capricorn so named?
Because it is close to Capricornus constellation
What causes the change in the constellation during the December solstice compared to ancient times?
Precession of the equinoxes
What is the significance of the Tropic of Cancer in relation to the sun's position?
It is where the sun is directly overhead during the summer solstice.
What is the region between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Tropic of Cancer known as?
Tropic Zone
Why is the line of latitude south of the Equator called the Tropic of Capricorn?
Due to its location in the constellation of Capricorn during the June solstice.
What does the word 'tropic' mean, based on its Greek origin?
Derived from 'turn,' signifying the sun's apparent motion.
During which solstice does the sun appear directly overhead at the Tropic of Capricorn?
Winter solstice in the Southern Hemisphere.
What is the current location of the sun in relation to constellations during the June solstice?
Taurus
Which zone is located north of the Tropic of Cancer?
Subtropics
Learn about the basic concepts of climatology, including the study of climate, weather records, and climate distribution around the Earth's surface. Explore the origins of climatology through Greek words and the significance of latitude in understanding climate.
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