Earth's Structure Quiz

What is the shape of the Earth?

• Cylindrical

• Cubical

• Spherical

• Flat

What is the equatorial circumference of the Earth?

• 38,000km

• 39,000km

• 40,000km

• 41,000km

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What is the evidence of the Earth's sphericity based on circumnavigation?

• The circular horizon

• The Earth's shadow on the moon

• The deflection of ocean currents

• The deflection of winds

What causes day and night on Earth?

• Rotation

• Atmospheric pressure

• Tidal forces

• Revolution

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What effect does the rotation of the Earth have on winds and ocean currents?

• Causes them to move faster

• Causes them to be deflected

• Causes them to reverse direction

• Causes them to disappear

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What is the tilt angle of the Earth's axis during rotation?

• 66°

• 10°

• 45°

• 23.5°

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What is the time taken by the Earth to complete one rotation?

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 36 hours

• 48 hours

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What causes the four seasons on Earth?

• Atmospheric pressure

• Tidal forces

• Rotation

• Revolution

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What is the time difference between two meridians 15° apart?

• 30 minutes

• 1 hour

• 2 hours

• 4 hours

What type of eclipse occurs when the Earth comes between the moon and the sun?

• Annular eclipse

• Lunar eclipse

• Total eclipse

• Solar eclipse

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