Arts (English Medium) कक्षा ११ - CBSE Question Bank Solutions

Which one of the following is the source region for the formation of air masses?

Spring tides are caused ______.

The distance between the earth and the moon is minimum when the moon is in ______.

The earth reaches its perihelion in ______.

Explain the land and sea breezes.

Draw a simplified diagram to show the general circulation of the atmosphere over the globe. What are the possible reasons for the formation of subtropical high pressure over 30° N and S latitudes?

Why does tropical cyclone originate over the seas? In which part of the tropical cyclone do torrential rains and high-velocity winds blow and why?

Why does the sun appear to be moving from east to west?

What is meant by local time?

A map projection that is neither the equal-area nor the correct shape and even the directions are also incorrect.

A map projection having correct direction and correct shape but area greatly exaggerated polewards is ______.

What is a thermocline?

When you move into the ocean what thermal layers would you encounter? Why the temperature varies with depth?

Examine the factors that influence the temperature distribution of the oceans.

How is the area kept equal in cylindrical equal-area projection?

Which map projection is very useful for navigational purposes?

Explain the properties of Mercator’s Projection.

Explain the limitations of Mercator’s Projection.

Discuss the main properties of conical projection with one standard parallel.

Describe major limitations of conical projection with one standard parallel.