EARTH MCQS SET 06

EARTH MCQS SET 06

 

1. The time taken for light from the sun to reach the earth
a) 499.720 secs
b) 499.012 secs
c) 489.720 secs
d) 489.012 secs

2. Which of the following possess both stellar and planetary characteristics?
a) Jupiter
b) Venus
c) Saturn
d) Pluto

3. Which of the following planets has the least density?
a). Earth
b) Mars
c) Saturn
d) Venus

4. The difference between the equatorial and polar diameters of the Earth is
a) 21 km
b) 43 km
c) 56 km
d) 28 km

5. Earthquakes whose depth of focus ranges between 300-700 km are known as
a) Shallow focus earthquakes
b) Intermediate focus earthquakes
c) Deep focus earthquakes
d) Normal earthquakes

6. The Tethys was located between
a) North America and South America
b) North America and Eurasia
c) Eurasia and Africa
d) Antarctica and Australia

7. The most extensive modern continental mountain chain is
a) Andes
b) Himalayas
c) Alps
d) Zagros

8. Which of the following is NOT a closing ocean basin?
a) Black sea
b) Red sea
c) Caspian sea
d) Mediterranean sea

9. The oldest rocks in the world are found in
a) Australian craton
b) Indian craton
c) Antarctica
d) Greenland

10. The oldest minerals found on the surface of the Earth are crystals of
a) Calcite
b) Quartz
c) Tourmaline
d) Zircon

ANSWERS:
1)a)499.720 secs
2)a)Jupiter
3)c)Saturn
4)b)43km
5)c)Deep focus earthquakes
6)c)Eurasia and Africa
7)a)Andes
8)b)Red sea
9)d)Greenland
10)d)Zircon