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The difference between the diameter of the Earth at the poles and at equator is
A 27 miles
B 36 miles
C 48 miles
D 57 miles
A rectangular plot measuring 90 meters by 50 meters is to be enclosed by wire fencing.If the poles of the fence are kept 5meteres apart,how many poles will be needed?
A 55
B 56
C 57
D 58
A farmer built a fence around around his square plot. He used 27 fence poles on each side of the square. How many poles did he need altogether?
A 100
B 104
C 108
D 120
The sun reaches its maximum angular distance from the equator at the ________
A Zenith
B Solstice
C Equinox
D Noontime
One degree of longitude on the equator is equal to a distance of ________
A 34.5 miles
B 50 miles
C 60 miles
D 69 miles
Doldrums are belts of low atmospheric pressure obtained in the regions adjoining the equator to a distance of ________
A 5° latitude towards the north only
B 5° latitude towards the south only
C 5° latitude towards north and south
D 15° latitude towards north and south
The angular distance of a heavenly body from the equator, measured along its meridian, is called
A Declination
B Altitude
C Zenith distance
D Co-latitude
The Sun shines vertically on the equator ________
A Throughout the year
B For six months
C Twice a year
D Once a year
The equator cuts through which of the following islands ________
A Madagascar
B Tasmania
C Java
D Borneo
The Tropic of Cancer which passes through India is ________ to/of the equator.
A At right angles
B To the North
C To the South
D 90º to the South

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