Geography Gk Questions on Earth, Atmosphere, Universe with Answers - 1

Question: 1

Which one of the following minerals occurs abundantly in the Earth's crust?

(A) Iron

(B) Manganese

(C) Silica

(D) Bauxite

Question: 2

At the summer solstice, which one of the following latitudes will have the longest night?

(A) 45°S

(B) 45°N

(C) 60°S

(D) 60°N

Question: 3

What is the primary cause of the day and night?

(A) Sun storm

(B) Earthquake

(C) Revolution

(D) Rotation

Question: 4

Heat received by earth from the Sun is known as

(A) Thermal Radiation

(B) Insolation

(C) Solar radiation

(D) Solar heat

Question: 5

Earth is the _____ largest planet in the solar system.

(A) Fourth

(B) Fifth

(C) Sixth

(D) Seventh