UPSC Geography Climate / जलवायु Question Bank Climatology

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    Consider the following statements regarding homosphere and select the correct answer using codes given below:
    1. It extends from the earth's surface up to an altitude of 80-90 km.
    2. It has heterogeneous chemical composition.
    3. Kennedy- Heaviside layer is an important part of ionosphere.
    4. This part of the atmosphere is a function of revolutionary process in the atmosphere.

    A) Only 1 is correct

    B) Only 1 and 2 are correct

    C) Only 1, 2 and 3 are correct

    D) 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct.

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Homosphere is characterized by uniformity of chemical composition. It has three layers namely troposphere, stratosphere and mesosphere and Kennedy-Heaviside layer belongs to hetero sphere which extends above homosphere. This part of the atmosphere is not a function of revolutionary process of the atmosphere.


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