Geography · Physics
Geodesy and Celestial Mechanics
1,049 Questions
Geodesy and celestial mechanics questions explore Earth measurements, great circles, and planetary motions. These concepts form a crucial part of physical geography and astronomy in competitive exams. Practice these questions to grasp longitudinal and latitudinal calculations.
Longitude and latitude calculationsGreat circle conceptEarths axial precessionLagrangian pointsAtmosphere boundary
Geodesy and Celestial Mechanics Questions
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65°9' E to 95°2' E
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68°7′ E to 97°25′ E
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56°1' E to 45°20' E
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The longitudinal extent of India is from 68 degrees 7 minutes E to 97 degrees 25 minutes E. This is a duplicate of the previous question.
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82°32′E
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68°7′E
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77°6′E
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97°25′E
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The longitudinal extent of India ranges from approximately 68 degrees 7 minutes East to 97 degrees 25 minutes East. Therefore, 97 degrees 25 minutes East is the easternmost point.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Land covers approximately 29-30% of the Earth's surface, while the remaining 70-71% is covered by water.
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Southern Hemisphere
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United States only
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Northern Hemisphere
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South America only
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The Coriolis effect causes moving objects to deflect to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.
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20°22′16″N 80°33′00″W
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45°22′10″N 71°27′02″W
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18°42′16″N 88°23′90″W
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28°22′16″N 81°33′00″W
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The coordinates 28 degrees 22 minutes 16 seconds North, 81 degrees 33 minutes 00 seconds West correspond to the location of Epcot in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
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0 times
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1 time
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2 times
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3 times
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Spaceship Earth has had projection mapping for the 40th anniversary and the 50th anniversary celebrations.
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4 minutes
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15 minutes
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10 minutes
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None of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The Earth rotates 360 degrees in 24 hours. Dividing 1440 minutes (24 hours) by 360 degrees results in 4 minutes per degree.
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Tropic of cancer and tropic of capricon
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Tropic of cancer and artic circle
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Tropic of caprocon and antarctic circle
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None of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The torrid zone is the region between the Tropic of Cancer (23.5 degrees North) and the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5 degrees South), where the sun is overhead at least once a year.
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Orbit
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Axis
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Latitude
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Longitude
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The axis is the imaginary line passing through the North and South Poles around which the Earth rotates.
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Tropic of cancer
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Arctic circle
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Prime meridian
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Equator
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The Prime Meridian is a line of longitude, not a parallel of latitude. Parallels of latitude run east-west, while meridians run north-south.
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66 half degree north
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23 half degree north
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66 half degree south
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23 half degree south
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The Tropic of Cancer is located at 23.5 degrees North latitude.
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Axis
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Topic of Cancer
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Equater
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Poles
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The Equator is the imaginary line at 0 degrees latitude that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
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82 half degree west
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93 half degree east
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83 half degree east
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93 half degree west
C
Correct answer
Explanation
A globe is a spherical representation of the Earth, making it the most accurate model compared to flat maps or sketches.
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30 degree
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90 degree
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0 degree
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60 degree
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The Prime Meridian is defined as the 0 degree line of longitude.