Earth MCQs

Which of these statements are correct? 1. Earth is the fourth largest planet of the solar system 2. Earth's circumference is about 45000 km 3. Earth's polar diameter is about 43 km shorter than its equatorial diameter 4. Earth has a total surface area of 510 million sq.km

Which planet in our solar system is nearly as big as the Earth?

The amount of insolation received at a place on the surface of the earth depends on ________

What are the imaginary lines encircling the Earth horizontally called?

An aeroplane takes off from 30° N latitude, 50° E longitude and lands at the opposite end of the earth. Where does it land?

Which one of the following is present in the largest amount in terms of percent by mass in the earth's crust?

One degree of the circumference of the earth measures(approx.) ________

Days and nights are caused by : 1. rotation of the earth on its axis 2. revolution of the earth around the sun 3. inclination of the earth's axis

The Earth rotates on its axis at an inclination of