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Atmospheric Pressure and Winds — Practice Quiz

ICSE · Class 11 · Geography

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What is the standard atmospheric pressure at sea level?

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Which unit is used by meteorologists to measure atmospheric pressure?

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What is the value of one millibar in force terms?

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Which line on a map joins places having equal atmospheric pressure reduced to sea level?

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1multiple choice
1 marks

What does close spacing of isobars indicate?

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Strong pressure gradient

Close isobars show a strong pressure gradient.

2multiple choice
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Which statement about atmospheric pressure and temperature is correct?

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A rising thermometer shows a falling barometer

Higher temperature lowers air pressure, so a rising thermometer is linked with a falling barometer.

3multiple choice
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How does atmospheric pressure generally change with altitude?

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It decreases with height

Atmospheric pressure is maximum at sea level and decreases as altitude increases.

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About how much atmospheric pressure is confined to the first 6 km of height?

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About half

About half of atmospheric pressure is confined to the first 6 km of height.

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What are the important topics in Atmospheric Pressure and Winds for ICSE Class 11 Geography?
Key topics in Atmospheric Pressure and Winds include Atmospheric Pressure: Meaning, Measurement, and Importance, Factors Affecting Atmospheric Pressure, Global Pressure Belts and Their Seasonal Shift, Winds and Their Controlling Factors. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
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There are 65 questions on Atmospheric Pressure and Winds. Try the 4-question sample quiz on this page first; each answer shows an explanation when you tap it.

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