Earth - Study Mode

[#231] The distance between the earth and the sun is smallest in the month of ________
Correct Answer

(A) January

Explanation

Solution: In January Earth makes its closest approach to the Sun for the year.

[#232] Which one of the following would have occurred if the earth had not been inclined on its own axis?
Correct Answer

(B) The seasons would not have changed

Explanation

Solution: If the Earth weren't tilted on its axis, there would be no seasons. The season would remain same.

[#233] Which of the following statement is correct?
Correct Answer

(B) Atmospheric pressure reduces due to rise in temperature.

Explanation

Solution: Air pressure is the weight of air molecules pressing down on you. Inhabitants on Earth’s surface bear the weight of all the air molecules in the atmosphere. At higher altitudes, air pressure decreases because there are fewer air molecules pressing down from above and temperature increases compared with the air pressure at sea level.

[#234] What is the correct sequence of the following layers of the Earth as one moves from the surface to the interior: 1. Mantle 2. Crust 3. Core Select the correct answer by using the codes given below
Correct Answer

(C) 2, 1, 3

Explanation

Solution: The structure of the earth's interior is made up of several concentric layers. Broadly three layers can be identified—crust, mantle and the core.

[#235] Which one of the following organisations is responsible for publishing topographical sheets?
Correct Answer

(D) Survey of India (S.O.I.)

Explanation

Solution: Survey of India (S.O.I.) have tremendously rendered their services to the Government of India to bring out various types of maps for publication by Survey of India. It is responsible for publishing topographical sheets.