The pattern of planetary winds largely depends upon which of the following factors? 1. Latitudinal variation of atmospheric heating 2. The distribution of continents and oceans 3. The rotation of earth

Which of the following factors influence the ocean currents? 1. Coriolis force 2. Gravity 3. Heating by solar energy 4. Wind

Consider the following statements: 1. Hadley cells are key to understanding the wind patterns of Earth. 2. Hadley cells are formed because the Equator is heated more strongly by the Sun than other pl…

Consider the following statements :- (1) Tropical deserts in the world are found in the trade wind bands of western ends of Continents. (2) In India, Eastern Himalayan region receives more rain from…

Consider the following statements about the 'Roaring Forties': 1. They blow uninterrupted in the northern and southern hemispheres 2. They blow with great strength and constancy 3. Their direction is…

Consider the following statements : 1. Jet streams occur in the Northern Hemisphere only. 2. Only some cyclones develop an eye. 3. The temperature inside the eye of a cyclone is nearly 10ºC lesser th…