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Question: How does high outdoor humidity affect air conditioning efficiency?by: Alok (Profile)

Ans:

The correct answer is:

High outdoor humidity worsens air conditioning efficiency, low outdoor humidity improves air conditioning efficiency.

Explanation:

Air conditioners work by removing heat and moisture from indoor air. When outdoor humidity is high, there's more moisture in the air for the AC to remove. This increases the workload on the system, making it work harder and less efficiently. Conversely, when outdoor humidity is low, there's less moisture .....Read more...

Question: How do thunderstorms contribute to the nitrogen cycle?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Lightning-induced nitrogen fixation	Not Answered
B:	Oceanic upwelling
C:	Lunar gravity

Question: Why do we need sunscreen on cloudy days? by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Presence of harmful UV rays	Not Answered
B:	Increased pollution
C:	Higher humidity

Question: What type of cloud is also called a thunderhead?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Stratus	Not Answered
B:	Cirrus
C:	Cumulonimbus

Question: What is the longest duration that a hurricane has lasted?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	31 days	Not Answered
B:	49 days
C:	75 days

Question: How many thunderstorms fall on Earth every minute?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	About 200	Not Answered
B:	About 20000
C:	About 2000

Question: What is the term for the lowest layer of the Earth's atmosphere, where most weather occurs?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Stratosphere	Not Answered
B:	Mesosphere
C:	Troposphere

Question: What causes the occurrence of fog and its impact on visibility?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Changes in wind direction	Not Answered
B:	Increased air pollution
C:	Condensation of water droplets

Question: What causes silver thaw ?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Windy	Not Answered
B:	Blizzard
C:	Rain that freezes on impact

Question: What is the name of the wind that blows from the west to the east in the mid-latitudes?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Westerlies	Not Answered
B:	Trade winds
C:	Polar easterlies

Question: How does the formation of thunderstorms contribute to the dispersal of heat in the atmosphereby: Alok (Profile)
A:	Underwater volcanic activity	Not Answered
B:	Upward movement of warm air
C:	Geomagnetic activity

Question: Why are weather balloons used ?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	To measure upper air conditions.	Not Answered
B:	To measure surface air conditions.
C:	To measure oceanic conditions.

Question: What instrument is used to measure cloud height?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Hygrometer	Not Answered
B:	Barometer
C:	Ceilometer

Question: During a tornado, which of the following is the safest place?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Basement	Not Answered
B:	Balcony
C:	Bathroom

Question: What is the name of the wind that blows from the Sahara Desert across northern Africa into the Gulf of Guinea?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Harmattan	Not Answered
B:	Sirocco
C:	Khamsin

Question: How does the Coriolis effect influence the rotation of cyclones and anticyclones? by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Deflection due to Earth's rotation	Not Answered
B:	Gravitational pull
C:	Solar radiation

Question: Is it possible for snow to fall over a desert?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Yes	Not Answered
B:	No

Question: What is the most common cause of wind?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Differences in air pressure	Not Answered
B:	Differences in humidity
C:	Differences in water pressure

Question: What is the name of the process by which sunlight is converted into heat ?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Radiation	Not Answered
B:	Conduction
C:	Convection

Question: What is Hailstorm Thunderstorm Lightning ?by: Alok (Profile)

Ans:

Those are all different weather phenomena — dramatic and powerful in their own ways. Here's a quick breakdown of each:

🌨️ Hailstorm

Involves chunks of ice (hailstones) falling from the sky.

Happens in strong thunderstorms with intense updrafts.

Can damage crops, cars, roofs, and even injure people.

⛈️ Thunderstorm

A storm with thunder, lightning, rain, and sometimes ~~.....Read more...~~

Question: What kind of weather system is associated with calm weather?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Low pressure	Not Answered
B:	Ei nino
C:	High pressure

Question: What state in US does not have cold winters?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Ohio	Not Answered
B:	Montana
C:	Hawaii

Question: What is the most common form of precipitation? by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Sleet	Not Answered
B:	Hail
C:	Rain

Question: What is a heat burst?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Sudden increase in temperature due to solar flares.	Not Answered
B:	Sudden increase in temperature due to volcanic activity.
C:	Sudden increase in temperature due to sinking dry air from thunderstorms.

Question: What is the same temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	40°C/40°F	Not Answered
B:	-40°C/-40°F
C:	0°C/0°F

Question: What causes the phenomenon of mirages in desert regions?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Refraction of light	Not Answered
B:	Lunar gravity
C:	Ozone depletion

Question: Where are typhoons usually formed ?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Siberia	Not Answered
B:	Indian Ocean
C:	Northwest Pacific

Question: How does air pressure change when you climb a mountain? by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Air pressure rises	Not Answered
B:	Air pressure decreases
C:	Stays the same

Question: Which of the following countries has tropical climate at all times?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Venezuela	Not Answered
B:	New Zealand
C:	Norway

Question: What type of storm is most common in producing tornadoes? by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Supercell storm	Not Answered
B:	Multi-cell line storm
C:	Single-cell storm

Question: What is the name of the cloud that looks like a fluffy ball or cotton candy?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Cirrus clouds	Not Answered
B:	Stratus clouds
C:	Cumulus clouds

Question: In which city would water boil most quickly?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Denver	Not Answered
B:	New York
C:	Palm Springs

Question: What is the most common type of arid climate?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Hot Desert Climate	Not Answered
B:	Cold Desert Climate
C:	None of the above

Question: Is it possible to have thunder without lightning?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Yes	Not Answered
B:	No

Question: How is visibility measured?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Visibility meter or visibility sensor	Not Answered
B:	Barometer
C:	Hygrometer

Question: What is the name of the process by which thunderstorms form?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Convection	Not Answered
B:	Radiation
C:	Conduction

Question: Is it true or false that snow never falls in the desert ?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	False	Not Answered
B:	True

Question: How do monsoons affect air travel?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	They improve air travel conditions by reducing turbulence and increasing visibility.	Not Answered
B:	They can cause delays or cancellations due to hazardous weather conditions.
C:	They have no effect on air travel.

Question: How does the Earth's rotation influence wind patterns?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Creates the Coriolis effect	Not Answered
B:	Alters atmospheric pressure
C:	Generates lightning storms

Question: What causes the formation of thunder and the accompanying sound ?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Rapid expansion and contraction of air	Not Answered
B:	Lunar gravity
C:	Underwater volcanic activity

Question: What is the rarest color of lightning?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Green lightning	Not Answered
B:	Red lightning
C:	Purple lightning

Question: Which country in North America has the coldest climate?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	United States	Not Answered
B:	Canada
C:	Mexico

Question: How do mountains influence local weather patterns?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Orographic lift	Not Answered
B:	Seismic activity
C:	Solar flares

Question: Is it possible to be struck by lightning when it is sunny?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Yes	Not Answered
B:	No

Question: How does high humidity affect air quality?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	High humidity improves air quality, low humidity worsens air quality.	Not Answered
B:	High humidity worsens air quality, low humidity improves air quality.
C:	Humidity has no effect on air quality.

Question: What is a microburst? by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Small-scale hurricane that forms over land areas.	Not Answered
B:	Sudden downdraft that causes strong winds at ground level.
C:	Small tornado that forms over water bodies.

Question: What winds are classified as Light air as per the Beaufort scale ?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	2-5 km/h	Not Answered
B:	10-12 km/h
C:	18-21 km/h

Question: What causes the formation of dew on surfaces?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Cooling of objects	Not Answered
B:	Accumulation of dust
C:	Absorption of sunlight

Question: What is the center of a hurricane called?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Eye Wall	Not Answered
B:	Eye
C:	Rain Band

Question: What primary role do ocean currents play in weather patterns?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Distribute heat and moisture around the globe	Not Answered
B:	Affect cloud formation
C:	Determine wind speeds

Question: What is the name of the wind that blows from the east to the west in the tropics?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Westerlies	Not Answered
B:	Trade winds
C:	Polar easterlies

Question: What is the term for the measurement of the amount of moisture in the air relative to the maximum amount the air could hold at a given temperature?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Dew point	Not Answered
B:	Humidity

Question: What instrument is used to measure cloud height ?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Hygrometer	Not Answered
B:	Barometer
C:	Ceilometer

Question: What is the term used to describe a rotating column of air that forms over water and can cause high winds and heavy rain?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Waterspouts	Not Answered
B:	Thunderstorm

Question: What is the wind speed of an F5 tornado? by: Alok (Profile)
A:	261 to 318 mph	Not Answered
B:	130 to 218 mph
C:	261 to 400 mph

Question: How do weather conditions influence the formation of frost or dew?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Condensation on surfaces	Not Answered
B:	Solar radiation
C:	Geomagnetic activity

Question: Are cyclones and hurricanes both wind storms?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Yes	Not Answered
B:	No

Question: Is it possible to have thunder without lightning?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Yes	Not Answered
B:	No

Question: How does the Earth's rotation influence wind patterns?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Generates lightning storms	Not Answered
B:	Alters atmospheric pressure
C:	Creates the Coriolis effect

Question: What is the term for a large rotating storm that forms over the ocean?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Tropical storm	Not Answered
B:	Tropical depression
C:	Tropical cyclone

Question: What causes the formation of clouds in the sky? by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Accumulation of dust particles	Not Answered
B:	Condensation of water vapor
C:	Reaction of gases in the air

Question: What is the name of the wind that blows from the west to the east in the mid-latitudes? by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Westerlies	Not Answered
B:	Trade winds
C:	Polar easterlies

Question: When does winter in the Southern Hemisphere begin? August June Marchby: Alok (Profile)
A:	June	Not Answered
B:	August
C:	March

Question: What is the name of the phenomenon that causes hot and dry winds to blow from North Africa to Southern Europe?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Sirocco	Not Answered
B:	Mistral
C:	Foehn

Question: What is the name that Arizonans use to refer to the dust storms brought by the monsoon?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Haboobs	Not Answered
B:	Ghiblis
C:	Loos

Question: How does lightning occur during a thunderstorm?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Friction between clouds	Not Answered
B:	Static charge separation
C:	Condensation of water vapor

Question: How is visibility measured?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Visibility meter or visibility sensor	Not Answered
B:	Hygrometer
C:	Barometer

Question: What is the term for a sudden, violent electrical storm?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Thunderstorm	Not Answered
B:	Blizzard
C:	Heat wave

Question: What is a microburst?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Small tornado that forms over water bodies.	Not Answered
B:	Sudden downdraft that causes strong winds at ground level.
C:	Small-scale hurricane that forms over land areas.

Question: Why do some people get sunburned on snowy days?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Reflection of sunlight from snow	Not Answered
B:	Higher UV radiation levels
C:	Altered skin sensitivity

Question: How does air pressure affect our ears during flights?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Alters fluid balance	Not Answered
B:	Alters fluid balance
C:	Eardrum compression

Question: What is the hottest layer of the Earth's atmosphere?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Troposphere	Not Answered
B:	Stratosphere
C:	Thermosphere

Question: How does the greenhouse effect contribute to global warming?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Reflection of solar radiation	Not Answered
B:	Reflection of solar radiation
C:	Trapping of heat by greenhouse gases

Question: What is the name of the process by which our bodies lose heat through direct contact with a cooler object?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Convection	Not Answered
B:	Radiation
C:	Conduction

Question: Can tropical cyclones cause floods?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Yes	Not Answered
B:	No

Question: Why do deserts experience extreme temperature variations?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Lack of moisture and vegetation	Not Answered
B:	Proximity to the equator
C:	Volcanic activity

Question: Can 50 mph winds knock down trees?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Yes	Not Answered
B:	No

Question: How do ocean currents impact weather conditions on land?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	Heat redistribution	Not Answered
B:	Volcanic activity
C:	Earth's magnetic field

Question: भूगोल (नदियों के किनारे अवस्थित नगर) —by: Alok (Profile)
Ans:	1. पेरिस शहर किस नदी के तट पर स्थित है? (A) डेन्यूब (B) टाइबर (C) सीन (D) सतलज 2. बुडापेस्ट शहर किस नदी के किनारे स्थित है? (A) टिग्रिस (B) हडसन (C) नील (D) डेन्यूब 3. रोम (इटली) नगर किस नदी के किनारे बसा है? (A) विस्टुला (B) एवान (C) राइन (D) टाइबर 4. निम्नलिखित में कौन-सा शहर डेन्यूब नदी के किनारे नहीं अवस्थित है? (A) बेलग्रेड (B) बुडापेस्ट (C) रोम (D) वियना 5. फ्रांस का बोर्डो बन्दरगाह किस नदी के तट पर स्थित है? (A) सीन .....Read more...

Question: भारत का भौतिक स्वरूपby: Alok (Profile)
Ans:	1. भारत का कितना प्रतिशत भाग पर्वतीय है ? Ans. -11 प्रतिशत 2. भारत का कितना प्रतिशत भाग पहाड़ी है ? Ans. -18 प्रतिशत 3. भारत का कितना प्रतिशत भाग पठारी है ? Ans. -28 प्रतिशत 4. कितना प्रतिशत भाग मैदानी है ? Ans. -43 प्रतिशत 5. भू-वैज्ञानिकों के मुताबिक जहां आज हिमालय पर्वत है वहां पहले क्या था ? Ans. -टेथिस सागर 6. हिमालय की उत्पत्ति का सिद्धांत क्या है ? Ans. -प्लेट विवर्तणिकी 7. हिमालय पर्वतश्रेणी को कितने भागों में बांटा गया है ? .....Read more...

Question: India Geography At A Glanceby: Alok (Profile)
Ans:	1.India is the seventh largest country in the world with an area of 3287263 sq. km, which is 2.42% of world's area. 2. India is the second most populous country in the world with a population of 1,236,344,631 (approx by July 2014). Officially 1.21 billion (as of 2011 census), which is 17.44% of the world. 3.Indian subcontinent is located in the Northern and Eastern hemisphere. 4.India shares longest boundary with Bangladesh (4053 km), followed by China (3380 km), Pakisthan (291 .....Read more...

Question: Geography Question and Answers for Exams and Competitionsby: Alok (Profile)
Ans:	● सौरमंडल में कुल कितने ग्रह हैं— 8 ● सूर्य के चारों ओर घूमने वाले पिंड को क्या कहते हैं— ग्रह ● किसी ग्रह के चारों ओर घूमने वाले पिंड को क्या कहते हैं— उपग्रह ● ग्रहों की गति के नियम का पता किसने लगाया— केपलर ● अंतरिक्ष में कुल कितने तारा मंडल हैं— 89 ● सौरमंडल का सबसे बड़ा ग्रह कौन-सा है— बृहस्पति ● सौरमंडल का जन्मदाता किसे कहा जाता है— सूर्य को ● कौन-से ग्रह सूर्य के चारों ओर दक्षिणावर्त घूमते हैं— शुक्र व अरुण ● ‘निक्स ओलंपिया कोलंपस पर्वत’ किस ग्रह पर .....Read more...

Question: पृथ्वी की सुरक्षा कवच किस मंडल को कहते है? अ)समताप मंडल ब)क्षोभमंडल स)ओजोन मंडल द)आयन मंडलby: Alok (Profile)
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Question: 2nd codest inhabited place in indiaby: prabharana23 (Profile)
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Question: ब्लैक होल के बारे में रोचक तथ्य (Interesting Facts about Black Hole in Hindi)by: Abhijeet (Profile)
Ans:	1 . अरबो सालो बाद जब कोई सूरज का अंत होता है तो वो एक ब्लैक होल का रूप ले लेता है \| ब्लैक होल एक ऐसा पिंड होता है जिसका द्रव्यमान बहुत ज्यादा होता है\| 2 . 18 सताब्दी में ही वैज्ञानिकों ने ब्लैक होल के अस्तित्व की संका जाहिर कर दी थी, परन्तु इस रहस्य से पर्दा तब उठा जब 1964 में पहले ब्लैक होल किंगस x -1 के संकेत मिले \| 3 . अगर हम माउंट एवेरेस्ट को 1 नैनोमीटर से भी छोटे साइज़ में कॉम्प्रेस कर दे तो वह एक ब्लैक होल बन जाएगा\| 4 . ब्लैक होल का गुरुत्वाकर्षण इतना अधिक होता है कि इसके गुर .....Read more...

Question: name of boundary line between India and Bangladeshby: mangalsubba (Profile)
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Question: Since 1880, Which Year has been ranked as Hottest Year ?by: amsh (Profile)
A:	2005	Not Answered
B:	2012
C:	2013
D:	2014

Question: नंदिनी गाय किस ऋषि के पास थी ?by: vipul (Profile)
Ans:	ऋषि वशिष्ठ

Question: भारत मेँ सोया प्रदेश कहा जाता है ?by: vipul (Profile)
Ans:	मध्यप्रदेश

Question: न्यूनतम जनसंख्या घनत्व वाला देश ?by: vipul (Profile)
Ans:	अंटार्कटिका

Question: क्षेत्रफल की दृष्टि से सबसे छोटा देश ?by: vipul (Profile)
Ans:	वेटिकन सिटी

Question: क्षेत्रफल की दृष्टि से सबसे बड़ा देश ?by: vipul (Profile)
Ans:	रूस

Question: क्षेत्रफल की दृष्टि से सबसे बड़ा नगर ?by: vipul (Profile)
Ans:	लंदन (ग्रेट ब्रिटेन)

Question: सबसे गहरा महासागर ?by: vipul (Profile)
Ans:	प्रशांत महासागर

Question: सबसे बड़ा महासागर ?by: vipul (Profile)
Ans:	प्रशांत महासागर

Question: सबसे छोटा महाद्वीप। उत्तर – by: vipul (Profile)
A:	आस्ट्रेलिया	Not Answered
B:	एशिया
C:	यूरोप
D:	None of these.

Question: सबसे बड़ा महाद्वीप ?by: vipul (Profile)
A:	एशिया	Not Answered
B:	यूरोप
C:	None of these.

Question: The area of earth covered by forests ?by: Anjaly (Profile)
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Question: Agatti Island is located in ?by: sneha (Profile)
Ans:	Agatti is a 5.6 km long island. Agatti is located on a coral atoll in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, India.

Question: What is Ring of Fire ?by: Alok (Profile)
A:	A mountain	Not Answered
B:	A river
C:	Area in the basin of Pacific ocean
D:	None of these.

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--> How do thunderstorms contribute to the nitrogen cycle?
Not Replied
A:	Lightning-induced nitrogen fixation
B:	Oceanic upwelling
C:	Lunar gravity

--> Why do we need sunscreen on cloudy days?
Not Replied
A:	Presence of harmful UV rays
B:	Increased pollution
C:	Higher humidity

--> What type of cloud is also called a thunderhead?
Not Replied
A:	Stratus
B:	Cirrus
C:	Cumulonimbus

--> What is the longest duration that a hurricane has lasted?
--> How many thunderstorms fall on Earth every minute?
--> What is the term for the lowest layer of the Earth's atmosphere, where most weather occurs?
--> What causes the occurrence of fog and its impact on visibility?
--> What causes silver thaw ?
--> What is the name of the wind that blows from the west to the east in the mid-latitudes?
--> How does the formation of thunderstorms contribute to the dispersal of heat in the atmosphere