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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following currents are cold currents?
1. Humboldt Current
2. California Current
3. North Atlantic Drift
4. Benguela Current
Select the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
1, 2 and 4 are correct.
North Atlantic Drift is a warm current.Incorrect
1, 2 and 4 are correct.
North Atlantic Drift is a warm current. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Anticyclones.
1. Anticyclone is a region where the atmospheric pressure is high compared with that of adjacent areas.
2. Their extent is always small.
3. In the northern hemisphere the general wind circulation is anti-clockwise round the anticyclone.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
Only statement 1 is correct.
Anticyclone is a region where the atmospheric pressure is high compared with that of adjacent areas. In the northern hemisphere the general wind circulation is clockwise round the anticyclone, while in the southern hemisphere it is anticlockwise. The extents are generally large and the effects are also pronounced.Incorrect
Only statement 1 is correct.
Anticyclone is a region where the atmospheric pressure is high compared with that of adjacent areas. In the northern hemisphere the general wind circulation is clockwise round the anticyclone, while in the southern hemisphere it is anticlockwise. The extents are generally large and the effects are also pronounced. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Loss and Damage (L&D) fund, seen in news in context of COP28.
1. The fund will be hosted by the World Bank.
2. It is aligned with UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement.
3. The contributions by the developed countries are voluntary.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
All the above are correct.
COP28 countries agreed to launch the Loss and Damage (L&D) fund, hosted by the World Bank for four years, aligning with UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement. All developing countries are eligible, and contributions are voluntary, with a specific percentage earmarked for Least Developed Countries and Small Island Developing States.Incorrect
All the above are correct.
COP28 countries agreed to launch the Loss and Damage (L&D) fund, hosted by the World Bank for four years, aligning with UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement. All developing countries are eligible, and contributions are voluntary, with a specific percentage earmarked for Least Developed Countries and Small Island Developing States. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following statements regarding Buildings Breakthrough Initiative is/are correct?
1. The initiative was launched by India.
2. It is hosted by the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction.
Select the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
Only Statement 2 is correct
The Governments of France and Morocco, together with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), launched the Buildings Breakthrough today at COP28, which will see countries joining forces to accelerate the transformation of the sector – which accounts for 21 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions – with a view to making near-zero emissions and climate resilient buildings the new normal by 2030.
The Buildings Breakthrough is part of the Breakthrough Agenda, which provides a framework for countries, businesses and civil society to join up and strengthen their actions every year in key emitting sectors, through a coalition of leading public, private and public-private global initiatives.
It is coordinated under the auspices of the UNEP-hosted Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC).Incorrect
Only Statement 2 is correct
The Governments of France and Morocco, together with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), launched the Buildings Breakthrough today at COP28, which will see countries joining forces to accelerate the transformation of the sector – which accounts for 21 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions – with a view to making near-zero emissions and climate resilient buildings the new normal by 2030.
The Buildings Breakthrough is part of the Breakthrough Agenda, which provides a framework for countries, businesses and civil society to join up and strengthen their actions every year in key emitting sectors, through a coalition of leading public, private and public-private global initiatives.
It is coordinated under the auspices of the UNEP-hosted Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC). -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Jet Streams.
1. Jet streams are narrow bands of strong winds that flow over thousands of kilometres predominantly from east to west.
2. Major jet streams are found near the upper levels of the atmosphere, around 9 to 16 km from the earth’s surface.
3. In India, the Tropical jet stream influences the formation and duration of the summer monsoon.
4. Jet streams can aid in the faster travelling of Aircrafts.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
2, 3 and 4 are correct.
Jet streams are narrow bands of strong winds that flow over thousands of kilometres from west to east. Major jet streams are found near the upper levels of the atmosphere, around 9 to 16 km from the earth’s surface, and can reach speeds of over 320 kph.
The jet streams shift to the north or south depending on the season. During winters, the wind current is the strongest. They are also closer to the Equator during winter.
The major jet streams are the Polar Front, Subtropical, and Tropical jet streams. In India, the Tropical jet stream influences the formation and duration of the summer monsoon. Most commercial planes fly at the jet stream level, and a strong jet stream can provide a potent tailwind to a flight travelling from west to east.Incorrect
2, 3 and 4 are correct.
Jet streams are narrow bands of strong winds that flow over thousands of kilometres from west to east. Major jet streams are found near the upper levels of the atmosphere, around 9 to 16 km from the earth’s surface, and can reach speeds of over 320 kph.
The jet streams shift to the north or south depending on the season. During winters, the wind current is the strongest. They are also closer to the Equator during winter.
The major jet streams are the Polar Front, Subtropical, and Tropical jet streams. In India, the Tropical jet stream influences the formation and duration of the summer monsoon. Most commercial planes fly at the jet stream level, and a strong jet stream can provide a potent tailwind to a flight travelling from west to east.
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