What is the name of the phenomenon where air rises due to heating? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the name of the phenomenon where air rises due to heating?
A. Advection
B. Subsidence
C. Conduction
D. Convection
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Convection is the vertical movement of air caused by heating, where warmer, less dense air rises, and cooler, denser air sinks. This is a key mechanism in weather formation.

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Which of the following does NOT affect India's climate?
A. Distance from sea
B. Altitude
C. Distance from Earth's core
D. Latitude

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Distance from Earth's core has no effect on climate. India's climate is influenced by latitude, altitude, distance from sea, Himalayas, and monsoon winds.

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Which of the following is the primary reason for the low rainfall in the trans-Himalayan region?
A. Rain shadow effect
B. High altitude
C. Distance from the sea
D. All of the above

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The trans-Himalayan region (Ladakh) receives low rainfall due to the rain shadow effect of the Himalayas, high altitude, and distance from the sea.

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Question #3
Which of the following is the correct sequence of atmospheric layers from the Earth's surface upwards?
A. Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere
B. Troposphere, Thermosphere, Mesosphere, Stratosphere, Exosphere
C. Troposphere, Mesosphere, Stratosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere
D. Stratosphere, Troposphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The correct order of atmospheric layers from the Earth's surface upwards is Troposphere (0-12 km), Stratosphere (12-50 km), Mesosphere (50-85 km), Thermosphere (85-600 km), and Exosphere (above 600 km).

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