Earth - Section 2

6:  

The approximate surface temperature on the sunlit side of the earth is

A.

31°C

B.

23°C

C.

17°C

D.

0°C

 
 

Option: C

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7:  

Of the total volume of the earth, which layer forms the major part?

A.

Sial

B.

Sima

C.

Mantle

D.

Core

 
 

Option: D

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8:  

Geostationary orbit is at a height of:

A.

6 Km

B.

1000 Km

C.

3600 Km

D.

36000 Km

 
 

Option: D

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9:  

The earth is at the least distance from the sun (Perihelion) on

A.

December 22nd

B.

January 3rd

C.

February 28th

D.

June 21st

 
 

Option: B

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10:  

Which one of the following aptly describes the generalised shape of the continents?

A.

Circular

B.

Hexagonal

C.

Rectangular

D.

Triangular

 
 

Option: D

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