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Prelims 2025

1 question
GeographyClimatologyTemperature Distribution, Inversions and IsothermsMedium
Question details
Type:
Statement relationship
Skill:
Concept understanding
Related topics:
Insolation, Heat Budget and the Greenhouse Effect
2025 · Q27

Prelims 2025, question 27: Temperature Distribution, Inversions and Isotherms

Consider the following statements: Statement I: In January, in the Northern Hemisphere, the isotherms bend equatorward while crossing the landmasses, and poleward while crossing the oceans. Statement II: In January, the air over the oceans is warmer than that over the landmasses in the Northern Hemisphere. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

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Prelims 2024

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GeographyClimatologyTemperature Distribution, Inversions and IsothermsMedium (editorial estimate)
Question details
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Statement based
Skill:
Application
Tags:
Isotherms · January temperatures · Ocean currents

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2024 · Q4

Prelims 2024, question 4: Temperature Distribution, Inversions and Isotherms

Which of the following is/are correct inference/inferences from isothermal maps in the month of January?. 1. The isotherms deviate to the north over the ocean and to the south over the continent. 2. The presence of cold ocean currents, Gulf Stream and North Atlantic Drift make the North Atlantic Ocean colder and the isotherms bend towards the north. Select the answer using the code given below :

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Prelims 2023

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GeographyClimatologyTemperature Distribution, Inversions and IsothermsMedium (editorial estimate)
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Type:
Statement relationship
Skill:
Concept understanding
Tags:
land and ocean temperature contrast · Temperature Distribution, Inversions and Isotherms
Related topics:
Heat, Thermodynamics and Cryogenics

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2023 · Q64

Prelims 2023, question 64: Temperature Distribution, Inversions and Isotherms

Consider the following statements: Statement-I:The temperature contrast between continents and oceans is greater during summer than in winter. Statement-II:The specific heat of water is more than that of land surface. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

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Prelims 2013

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GeographyClimatologyTemperature Distribution, Inversions and IsothermsMedium
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Type:
Statement based
Skill:
Concept understanding
Tags:
Temperature Distribution, Inversions and Isotherms
Related topics:
Insolation, Heat Budget and the Greenhouse Effect
2013 · Q60

Prelims 2013, question 60: Temperature Distribution, Inversions and Isotherms

The annual range of temperature in the interior of the continents is high as compared to coastal areas. What is/are the reason/reasons? 1. Thermal difference between land and water 2. Variation in altitude between continents and oceans 3. Presence of strong winds in the interior 4. Heavy rains in the interior as compared to coasts Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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Prelims 2012

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GeographyClimatologyTemperature Distribution, Inversions and IsothermsMedium
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Type:
Statement based
Skill:
Concept understanding
Tags:
Temperature Distribution, Inversions and Isotherms
Related topics:
Insolation, Heat Budget and the Greenhouse Effect
2012 · Q49

Prelims 2012, question 49: Temperature Distribution, Inversions and Isotherms

Normally, the temperature decreases with the increase in height from the Earth's surface, because 1. the atmosphere can be heated upwards only from the Earth's surface 2. there is more moisture in the upper atmosphere 3. the air is less dense in the upper atmosphere Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

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