Earth Geography

Q. 1° of latitude is equal to

A
111 Km
B
11 Km
C
211 Km
D
311 Km

Correct Answer

111 Km

More Questions on Earth

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    A)Isobars
    B)Latitudes
    C)Longitudes
    D)Isotherms
    Answer: Latitudes
  • Q. The place which has the longest day and the shortest night on 22nd December, is ________
    A)Melbourne
    B)Chennai
    C)Madrid
    D)Moscow
    Answer: Melbourne
  • Q. The Sun shines vertically on the equator ________
    A)Twice a year
    B)Throughout the year
    C)For six months
    D)Once a year
    Answer: Twice a year
  • Q. The largest amount of reflection of the solar radiant energy which is reflected back into space before reaching the earth’s surface is due to ________
    A)Snow and ice covered areas of the earth
    B)Clouds
    C)Water-bodies
    D)All the above reflect nearly the same amount
    Answer: Clouds
  • Q. Consider a specific point on the surface of the earth (say Delhi). The temperature at a given time of day (say 12.00 Noon) will in general be higher in summer than in winter. This is because ________
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    B)The evaporation of water from atmosphere results in precipitation occurring in winter alone
    C)Sun-rays falling on the earth are inclined more towards the sun in winter
    D)The axis of the earth is inclined more towards the sun in winter
    Answer: Sun-rays falling on the earth are inclined more towards the sun in winter
  • Q. A one-day Cricket match between India and England starts at 10.00 A.M. in London. The direct telecast of the match will begin in India at ________
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  • Q. The longest circle which can be drawn on the earth’s surface passes through ________
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    C)Sun always remains in the eastern part of the sky throughout the day in Japan
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    A)Tropic of Capricorn
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    C)Tropic of Cancer
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    C)Mars
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