Question 1

When a barometer reading falls rapidly, it indicates:

Accepted Answer

Approaching storm or cyclone

Question 2

The instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure is:

Accepted Answer

Barometer

Question 3

Standard atmospheric pressure at sea level is:

Accepted Answer

760 mm of mercury = 1013.25 millibar

Question 4

The atmospheric pressure at sea level is measured in Bar. 1 Bar equals:

Accepted Answer

10⁵ N/m²

Question 5

Which of these is NOT a greenhouse gas?

Accepted Answer

Nitrogen (N₂)

Question 6

The main greenhouse gas causing global warming is:

Accepted Answer

Carbon dioxide (CO₂)

Question 7

Dobson Unit (DU) is used to measure:

Accepted Answer

Ozone layer thickness

Question 8

The primary gas responsible for ozone layer depletion is:

Accepted Answer

CFC (Chlorofluorocarbon)

Question 9

The ozone layer absorbs which type of radiation from the Sun?

Accepted Answer

Ultraviolet (UV) rays

Question 10

The troposphere extends to approximately what height?

Accepted Answer

8-16 km (avg ~12 km)

Geography One Liner Questions with Answers

The troposphere extends to approximately what height?