Atmospheric Circulation — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements about the Hadley Cell is/are correct? 1. It is a thermally direct circulation cell. 2. It extends from the equator to approximately 30° latitude. 3. The surface winds associated with it are the Westerlies. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Monsoon: 1. The northward shift of the ITCZ over the Indian subcontinent is crucial for the onset of the South-West Monsoon. 2. The Subtropical Westerly Jet Stream (STWJ) shifts north of the Himalayas during the winter season. 3. El Niño conditions are generally associated with a weaker Indian Monsoon. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Subtropical High-Pressure Belts?

Which of the following phenomena is/are associated with the Polar Front Jet Stream (PFJS)? 1. Formation along the boundary of cold polar air and warmer mid-latitude air. 2. Steering of mid-latitude cyclones. 3. Direct influence on the onset of the Indian monsoon. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following best describes the 'wet gets wetter and dry gets drier' phenomenon in the context of climate change and atmospheric circulation?