Question

Why would the volcanic cloud not affect weather conditions over India?

Options

• It is present in the upper atmosphere.

• Weather phenomenon occur in the lower atmosphere.

• Both are present in the upper atmosphere, and weather phenomenon occur in the lower atmosphere.

• Neither is it present in the upper atmosphere, nor do weather phenomenon occur in the lower atmosphere.

Answer 1

Both are present in the upper atmosphere, and weather phenomenon occur in the lower atmosphere.

Explanation:

Major volcanic eruption clouds often reach high into the upper atmosphere (stratosphere), whereas day-to-day weather phenomena are predominantly confined to the lower atmosphere (troposphere).