The solar system questions | form one Geography

The earth is said to be oblate spheroid because it is

• spherical in shape
• a flattened sphere
• a planet
• round

Answer / Solution

A[a flattened sphere]

The solar system is made up of
A sun, planets and interplanetary gases
B atmosphere and hydrosphere
C planets, clouds and gases
D clouds, wind and gases
E sunlight, gases, wind and clouds.

Answer / Solution

A sun, planets and interplanetary gases

Lunar eclipse occurs because
A the moon comes between the earth and the sun
B the earth comes between the moon and the sun
C the earth rotates from west to east
D the sun comes between the moon and the earth
E the moon, the earth and the sun are in rotation.

Answer / Solution

2. the earth comes between the moon and the sun

About 98% of the matter making the sun is
A light and heat
B heavier elements
C tars and other heavenly bodies
D lighter elements of hydrogen and helium
E gases, heat and sun ray.

Answer / Solution

500. lighter elements of hydrogen and helium

Which one of the following is not an outcome of the rotation of the earth on its own axis?
A Deflection of winds and ocean currents
B Difference of one hour between two meridians 15° apart
C Day and night
D Seasons of the year
E Sunrise and sunset.

Answer / Solution

500. Seasons of the year