Atmosphere MCQ Multiple Choice Questions Answers - Page 5 | Quiz for Practice
Atmosphere MCQ Questions for Practice
61. At the theoretical Absolute Zero (Zero degrees Kelvin)
Correct Answer is: all molecular motion stops.
62. Horizontal pressure changes are ………………….. than vertical pressure changes.
Correct Answer is: less than
63. The Coriolis effect is strongest at this latitude:
Correct Answer is: 90 degrees.
64. On average, the atmosphere absorbs roughly this percentage of the solar radiation that reaches the top of the atmosphere:
Correct Answer is: 25 percent.
65. The troposphere makes up what fraction of the atmospheres mass?
Correct Answer is: 80%.
66. In a typical troposphere, air temperature decreases with height at the following rate:
Correct Answer is: 6.5 degree C per one kilometer
67. The greenhouse effect warms up Earth surface temperature by:
Correct Answer is: 33 degree C.
68. The average albedo of the Earth is about:
Correct Answer is: 0.3.
69. How large is the rate of terrestrial radiation emission from the Earths surface compared to the solar radiation that arrives at the top of the atmosphere, globally averaged?
Correct Answer is: 110%
70. What fraction of the solar radiation that arrives at the top of the atmosphere is absorbed in the atmosphere?
Correct Answer is: 20%
71. What fraction of the solar radiation that arrives at the top of the atmosphere is absorbed at the Earths surface?
Correct Answer is: 50%
72. What fraction of the solar radiation that is absorbed at the Earths surface is used to evaporate water?
Correct Answer is: 50%
73. What fraction of the terrestrial radiation emission from the Earths surface escapes to space without being absorbed by the atmosphere?
