The solar system questions | form one Geography

Siberia is to the East of the International Date Line (IDL) and Alaska is to the West. If one from Siberia crosses the line to Alaska he/she:
A. Gains a day
B. Loses a day
C. Gains and loses a day at the same time
D. None of the above.

Answer / Solution

1. Gains a day

The earth’s orbit is more spherical than elliptical in shape.

Answer / Solution

FALSE

The Equator is the line which divides the earth into two hemispheres.

Answer / Solution

TRUE

Mercury is the largest planet in the Solar System.

Answer / Solution

FALSE

Westerly winds do not move from North Pole to the Horse Latitudes.

Answer / Solution

TRUE