All Exams Test series for 1 year @ ₹349 only
Question

Which of the following statements with reference to Surface inversion of temperature is/are correct? 1. It causes instability in the lower layers of the atmosphere. 2. This inversion commonly lasts for a few hours until the Sun comes up.

The correct answer is

2 only

Explanation: Surface temperature inversion typically occurs at night when the ground cools rapidly. This results in a stable atmospheric condition (not instability). It usually lasts until sunrise. Thus, only statement 2 is correct. ---

Was this answer helpful?

Important Questions from Atmosphere

  1. In the cities of our country, which among the following atmospheric gases are normally considered in calculating the value of Air Quality Index? 

    1. Carbon dioxide 

    2. Carbon monoxide 

    3. Nitrogen dioxide 

    4. Sulfur dioxide 

    5. Methane 

    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  2. A layer in the Earth's atmosphere called Ionosphere facilitates radio communication. Why? 

    1) The presence of ozone causes the reflection of radio waves to Earth. 

    2) Radio waves have a very long wavelength. 

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  3. The jet aircrafts fly very easily and smoothly in the lower stratosphere. What could be the appropriate explanation? 

    1) There are no clouds or water vapour in the lower stratosphere. 

    2) There are no vertical winds in the lower stratosphere. 

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct in this context?

  4. The increasing amount of carbon dioxide in the air is slowly raising the temperature of the atmosphere, because it absorbs

  5. Which one of the following is associated with the issue of control and phasing out of the use of ozone-depleting substances?

Need Expert Advice?

Start Your Preparation with Prepp Mobile App

Download the app from Google Play & App Store
Download the app from Google Play & App Store
Prepp Mobile App