Q1. The atmosphere is a gaseous envelope which surrounds Earth s surface Consider the following statements regarding the Earth s atmosphere 1 Rotation of Earth helps in binding of atmosphere to Earth s surface 2 It sustains life on the Earth by not allowing Earth to become too hot or too cold 3 Content of water vapour increases from the equator towards the poles Choose the correct statement s from the following code

Q2. Which of the following statements is are correct Air close to the Earth s surface is heavier Air close to the Earth s surface contains larger quantity of water vapour and dust particles Select the correct answer using the code given below

Q3. The clouds float in the atmosphere because of their low

Q4. Consider the following statements with respect to Mediterranean Climatic Region Sclerophyll shrublands known as maquis is a distinctive of the Mediterranean climate zone The regions are located in the western parts of the continent between 30 and 45 degrees north and south of the equator Which of the following codes below given is are not correct

Q5. Consider the following statements with respect to Tornado 1 It is a violent whirling windstorm that moves in funnel fashion with the broad end of the funnel scraping dark clouds in the sky and the narrow end touching the earth 2 Tornadoes occur only in the United States of America Which of the statement s given above is are correct