Arts (English Medium) Class 11 - CBSE Question Bank Solutions

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.

Which one of the following rivers flows in a rift valley?

In which of the following aerial photographs the horizon appears?

How is an aerial photograph taken?

What are the different methods of scale determination?