Social Science Quiz

Which of the following clouds cause rain?

• Cirrus

• Nimbus

• Stratus

• Cumulus

Answer explanation

In Latin, ”Nimbus” simply means cloud.

What is the instrument used to measure rainfall?

• Anemometer

• Wind vane

• Hygrometer

• Rain gauge

Answer explanation

Rain gauge i the instrumentused to measure rainfall.

Absolute humidity is measured in

• Kilometer per hour

• Meters per second

• Grams per cubic metre

• Kilograms per cubic kilometre

How much rainfall does leeward side receive?

• Maximum

• Little

Answer explanation

It is also known as the rain shadow shadow region.

What is the invisible line that separates warm and cold air?

• Border

• Front

• Wide line

• Floor

Answer explanation

The line that separates warm and cold air is called front.

Which of these represent formation of clouds

• Water vapour condenses around dust

• Moist air comes in contact with cool surface

• Dew occurs in the form of ice crystals

• Condensation takes place in the lower layers of atmosphere

When the drops of rain are very small, it is called

• Dew

• Drizzle

• Snow

• Hail

Relief rainfall is also known as

• Orographic rainfall

• Frontal rainfall