Troposphere Thickness at Equator
Question
Consider the following:
How many of the above are products of volcanic eruptions?
- 1.
Pyroclastic debris
- 2.
Ash and dust
- 3.
Nitrogen compounds
- 4.
Sulphur compounds
Options
Only one
Only two
Only three
All four
Explanation
All four are products of volcanic eruptions. Volcanoes violently eject pyroclastic debris (magma fragments), ash, and dust into the atmosphere. The gaseous emissions are rich in water vapor, carbon dioxide, and sulphur compounds (like SO2 and H2S), alongside minor amounts of nitrogen compounds and other trace gases.
Answer: (d).
Question details
Year
2024
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q2
Subject
Geography
Sub-topic
Climatology & Atmosphere
Type
Assertion-Reason
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Static
Source hint
NCERT Geography Cl.11 Ch.3
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