Earth's Movements (Rotation, Revolution) NDA Questions

NDA Physical Geography

Earth's Movements (Rotation, Revolution) MCQ Questions


13.
What is the phenomenon caused by Earth's axial tilt?
A.
Magnetic poles
B.
Seasons
C.
Eclipses
D.
Lunar phases
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ANSWER :
B. Seasons
14.
The Earth's rotation is slowing down by ________ seconds per year.
A.
1
B.
0.1
C.
0.002
D.
0.5
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ANSWER :
C. 0.002
15.
Which direction does the Earth rotate?
A.
West to East
B.
East to West
C.
North to South
D.
South to North
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ANSWER :
A. West to East
16.
Pick out the correct statement:
A.
Earth's rotation speed is constant
B.
Earth's rotation speed is fastest at the equator
C.
Earth's revolution is circular
D.
Earth's axis is not tilted
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ANSWER :
B. Earth's rotation speed is fastest at the equator
17.
The Earth's axis always points towards the ________.
A.
Moon
B.
Orion
C.
Sun
D.
Polaris (North Star)
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ANSWER :
D. Polaris (North Star)
18.
What is the time difference between two longitudes 15° apart?
A.
1 hour
B.
15 minutes
C.
30 minutes
D.
2 hours
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ANSWER :
A. 1 hour