The amount of insolation received at a place on the surface of earth depends on:
A.Its longitude
B.Its climate
C.Its latitude
D.Its meridian
Category: Earth Mcqs
Antipodes are:
A.Places diametrically opposite on earth surface
B.Lines joining places having a time difference
C.Lines joining places having the same depth
D.None of these
The specific gravity of the earth as a whole is:
A.4.5
B.4.65
C.5.52
D.6.68
What percentage of insolation is received by the earth surface?
A.47%
B.51%
C.60%
D.70%
Which part of the earth’s surface receives the highest amount of insolation?
A.Tropical desert
B.Equatorial region
C.Land masses
D.Water bodies
The earth revolves around the sun at the speed (per minute) of:
A.1000 km
B.1200 km
C.1300 km
D.More than 1600 km
Of the total volume of the earth, which layer forms the major part?
A.Sial
B.Sima
C.Mantle
D.Core
The approximate surface temperature on the sunlit side of the earth is:
A.30
B.25
C.17
D.10
One degree of the circumference of the earth measures approximately:
A.100 km
B.111 km
C.150 km
D.170 km
Geostationary orbit is at a height of:
A.6 km
B.100 km
C.3000 km
D.3600 km
