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.
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. ---
Important Questions from Atmosphere
Identify the cloud on the basis of the following characteristics: I. They look like cotton wool. II. They exist in patches and have flat base. III. They are generally formed at a height of 4 to 7 km.
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.Identify the cloud on the basis of the following characteristics:
I. They look like cotton wool.
II. They exist in patches and have flat base.
III. They are generally formed at a height of 4 to 7 km.Given below are two statements :
Statement (I): Atmospheric stability is important because it determines the ability of pollutants to disperse vertically in the atmosphere.
Statement (II): In summer season in India. the atmosphere is generally stable.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given
The percentage increase in carbon dioxide concentration in atmosphere from pre-industrial times is approximately
