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.
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.
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.
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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