Earth's Movements (Rotation, Revolution) NDA Questions

NDA Physical Geography

Earth's Movements (Rotation, Revolution) MCQ Questions


7.
Pick out the correct statement:
A.
Earth's rotation causes seasons
B.
Earth's revolution causes the tides
C.
Earth's revolution causes the Moon phases
D.
Earth's rotation causes day and night
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ANSWER :
D. Earth's rotation causes day and night
8.
Earth's revolution follows a ________ orbit.
A.
Circular
B.
Triangular
C.
Rectangular
D.
Elliptical
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ANSWER :
D. Elliptical
9.
How many times does the Earth rotate on its axis in one year?
A.
360
B.
1
C.
400
D.
365
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ANSWER :
D. 365
10.
What is the speed of Earth's rotation at the equator?
A.
1670 km/h
B.
1000 km/h
C.
2000 km/h
D.
1600 km/h
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ANSWER :
D. 1600 km/h
11.
The point in Earth's orbit closest to the Sun is called the ________.
A.
Aphelion
B.
Perihelion
C.
Equinox
D.
Solstice
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ANSWER :
B. Perihelion
12.
Pick out the correct statement:
A.
Perihelion occurs in July
B.
Aphelion occurs in July
C.
Earth's axis is straight
D.
Earth's rotation period is 23 hours
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ANSWER :
B. Aphelion occurs in July