The upper most layer of the atmosphere is ___________

(a)

Statrosphere

(b)

Mesosphere

(c)

Exosphere

(d)

Thermosphere

This precipitation is a mixture of snow and rain

(a)

Sleet

(b)

Snow

(c)

Hail

(d)

Hailstones

Humidity of the atmosphere is measured by the wet and dry bulb thermometer called _________

(a)

Anemometer

(b)

Thermometer

(c)

Hygrometer

(d)

Barometer

The wind blowing from the east is________

(a)

Planetary winds

(b)

Easterly winds

(c)

Variable winds

(d)

Local winds

This is the wettest place of India.

(a)

Mawsynram

(b)

Western Ghats

(c)

Shillong

(d)

Pune

Who discovered Nitrogen in Atmosphere? When?

What are Auroras?

What are mountain barriers?

What happens to atmospheric pressure with altitude?

Define the terms (a) Absolute humidity (b) Relative humidity.

Why is Troposphere called as weather making layer?

Explain the different types of Permanent winds.

Explain the different forms of precipitation.

Describe the "composition of the atmosphere".

How is the Orographic rainfall caused?

Cuddalore and Nagapattinam are always affected by cyclones. Why?