DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ
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Which effect refers to interactions between simultaneous tropical storms occurring within a certain proximity in the same oceanic region?
Ans: c) Fujiwhara effect
Explanation: The Fujiwhara effect describes the interactions between tropical storms that form within a specified distance from each other in the same ocean region, influencing their tracks and intensities.
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What phenomenon triggers the formation of twin cyclones?
Ans: b) Rossby waves
Explanation: Twin cyclones originate from the interaction of wind systems, monsoon patterns, and Earth’s dynamics through the formation of equatorial Rossby waves, which are massive ocean waves with long wavelengths that can span thousands of kilometers.
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Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Ans. a
Explanation:
Albedo represents the portion of incoming sunlight that gets reflected. If an object reflects a significant amount of the light it receives and appears bright, it possesses a high albedo. Mercury has an albedo of 0.1, whereas Earth’s albedo is 0.30.
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Consider the following ecosystems:
The correct sequence in decreasing order of the Albedo values of these ecosystems is:
Ans. b
According to ecosystem, the maximum albedo would be of Tundra, then Taiga, then Tropical Deciduous then Tropical ever green.
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