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Atmosphere MCQs and revision practice

Study Atmosphere through multiple-choice questions in Everyday Science. This subtopic contains 291 practice questions. Read the wording carefully, compare the options and attempt an answer before checking the solution in learning mode.

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Atmosphere: questions and answer review

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251. Wind speed 10–14 km/h causes?

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Answer: Light breeze no damage

Explanation A wind speed of 10–14 km/h (approximately 6–9 mph or 5–8 knots) Classified as a Gentle Breeze (Force 3) to a light breeze (Force 2) Last updated question by NS on 2 MAY 2026

252. Radio waves are?

ریڈیو لہریں کیا ہیں؟

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Answer: Electromagnatic waves

Explanation Radio waves are Electromagnatic waves with the longest wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum, typically with frequencies of 300 gigahertz Radio waves were first predicte d by the theory of electromagnetism proposed in 1867 by Scottish mathematical physicist James Clerk Maxwell SH5-8-2023

253. Which among following is rich in Ozone?

مندرجہ ذیل میں سے کون سا اوزون سے بھرپور ہے؟

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Answer: Stratosphere

Explanation The stratosphere is rich in Ozone. The rest of the layers might have ozone to a small extent but not to large extent.

254. What do we mean by the greenhouse effect?

گرین ہاؤس اثر سے ہمارا کیا مطلب ہے؟

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Answer: Ability of atmospheric gases to trap heat

Explanation The greenhouse effect occurs when certain gases in t he atmosphere trap heat from the Sun . Key greenhouse gases include CO₂, CH₄ (methane), N₂O, and water vapor. These gases allow sunlight to enter but absorb and re-radiate infrared radiation back to Earth. This process warms the planet, making life possible.

255. Which of the following does not include atmosphere? Hydrosphere, Troposphere, Mesosphere, Exosphere

مندرجہ ذیل میں سے کون سا حصہ فضا میں شامل نہیں ہے؟

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Answer: Hydrosphere

Explanation The Earth’s atmosphere is divided into different layers ( Troposphere, Mesosphere, and Exosphere ). Hydrosphere refers to all water bodies on Earth. Therefore, Hydrosphere is not part of the atmosphere. Additional information : Troposphere : 0–12 km (weather layer) Stratosphere : 12–50 km Mesosphere : 50–85 km Thermosphere : 85–600 km Exosphere : 600 km and above Last verified on 21-04-2026

256. The blue colour of the clear sky is due to?

صاف آسمان کے نیلے رنگ کی وجہ کیا ہے؟

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Answer: sSattering of light

Explanation The blue colour of the sky is due to the scattering of light by the atmospheric particles. Light of shorter wavelengths scatters more than the light of longer wavelengths and the violet colour has a shorter wavelength , but our eyes are more sensitive to blue light. Hence, the colour of a clear sky is blue.

257. Of the following metals which one pollutes the air of a big city?

درج ذیل دھاتوں میں سے کون سی دھات کسی بڑے شہر کی ہوا کو آلودہ کرتی ہے؟

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Answer: lead

Explanation Lead is the metal that pollutes the air of big cities. Due to the usage of lead petroleum, when a lead is emitted , it causes damage to air and is a major pollutant. NA21-8-2023

258. One of the following is the crucial to the ecosystem because they cycle nutrient form the organism back to environment :

مندرجہ ذیل میں سے کیا ماحولیاتی نظام کے لیے بہت اہم ہے کیونکہ وہ حیاتیات کو دوبارہ ماحول میں تبدیل کرتے ہیں

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Answer: Decomposers

Explanation Decomposers are organisms that break down dead or decaying organisms; they carry out decomposition, a process possible by only certain kingdoms, such as fungi.

259. Which forests act as barriers against cyclones?

کون سے جنگلات طوفانوں کے خلاف رکاوٹوں کا کام کرتے ہیں؟

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Answer: Mangrove forests

Explanation Mangrove forests act as barriers against cyclones. Mangroves reduce erosion by trapping sediments, stabilizing the coastal zone and thus protecting the coast from storm surges and cyclones. Mangroves in Pakistan are found along the coastline of Sindh and Balochistan .

260. Climate of area is calculated by?

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Answer: temperature

Explanation The two most important factors in the climate of an area are temperature and precipitation.

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