Earth's Movements (Rotation, Revolution) NDA Questions

NDA Physical Geography

Earth's Movements (Rotation, Revolution) MCQ Questions


7.
The Coriolis effect, caused by Earth's rotation, deflects winds:
A.
Always towards the Equator
B.
Always towards the poles
C.
To the right in Northern Hemisphere, to the left in Southern Hemisphere
D.
To the left in Northern Hemisphere, to the right in Southern Hemisphere
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ANSWER :
C. To the right in Northern Hemisphere, to the left in Southern Hemisphere
8.
Earth's rotation causes a difference in time between places located at different:
A.
Longitudes
B.
Latitudes
C.
Altitudes
D.
Continents
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ANSWER :
A. Longitudes
9.
What is a 'Solar Day'?
A.
Time taken by Earth to revolve around the Sun
B.
Time taken by Earth to complete one rotation relative to the Sun
C.
Time taken for the Sun to rise and set
D.
24 sidereal hours
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ANSWER :
B. Time taken by Earth to complete one rotation relative to the Sun
10.
The phenomenon of 'tidal bulge' on Earth is primarily caused by:
A.
Gravitational pull of the Moon and Earth's rotation
B.
The Coriolis effect
C.
Earth's revolution around the Sun
D.
Solar radiation pressure
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ANSWER :
A. Gravitational pull of the Moon and Earth's rotation
11.
Due to Earth's rotation, the shape of the Earth is:
A.
Irregular tetrahedron
B.
Oblate spheroid (flattened at poles, bulging at equator)
C.
Perfect sphere
D.
Prolate spheroid (elongated at poles)
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ANSWER :
B. Oblate spheroid (flattened at poles, bulging at equator)
12.
The 'International Date Line' is approximately located along:
A.
180° longitude
B.
0° longitude (Prime Meridian)
C.
90° East longitude
D.
90° West longitude
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ANSWER :
A. 180° longitude