Which one of the following latitudes will experience a minimum angle of the Sun’s rays when it is Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?
Tropic of Cancer
Correct Answer: (c) Tropic of Cancer
Explanation: During the Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, the Sun’s rays strike the Tropic of Cancer at a 90-degree angle, providing the maximum sunlight.
Important Questions from Climatology
Consider the following statements about anticyclones :
1. Anticyclones are high pressure systems.
2. Air in the centre of the system must be subsiding.
3. Anticyclones are characterized by converging winds.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
- Snow, sleet and hail are the forms of
- Nisarga, Gati, Nivar, Tauktae and Yaas are names of
Which one of the following is the correct sequence of layers as we move from the Earth’s surface upwards?
Which one of the following is a cold local wind?
