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Which phenomenon provides evidence for the spherical shape of the Earth?
Which phenomenon provides evidence for the spherical shape of the Earth?
What occurs when the Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth?
What occurs when the Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth?
What is the position of the Earth in its orbit when it is at its greatest distance from the Sun, causing summer in the Northern hemisphere?
What is the position of the Earth in its orbit when it is at its greatest distance from the Sun, causing summer in the Northern hemisphere?
Why does a ship crossing the International Date Line from west to east lose a day?
Why does a ship crossing the International Date Line from west to east lose a day?
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What is the time difference between London and a specific location?
What is the time difference between London and a specific location?
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Which lake in India has the highest water salinity?
Which lake in India has the highest water salinity?
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In which state is the Tehri Dam being constructed?
In which state is the Tehri Dam being constructed?
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What type of soil is formed by the deposition of silt brought by rivers?
What type of soil is formed by the deposition of silt brought by rivers?
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Which port is also a mix of all bases?
Which port is also a mix of all bases?
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Which type of soil is suitable for plantation crops?
Which type of soil is suitable for plantation crops?
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What type of forests is Mahogany a species of?
What type of forests is Mahogany a species of?
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Which forest type is characterized by a canopy?
Which forest type is characterized by a canopy?
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What would be the color of the sky if there was no sun?
What would be the color of the sky if there was no sun?
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What is the shape of the Milky Way galaxy?
What is the shape of the Milky Way galaxy?
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How many hours of daylight is seen at the North Pole on June 21st?
How many hours of daylight is seen at the North Pole on June 21st?
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Why is Japan called the 'land of the rising sun'?
Why is Japan called the 'land of the rising sun'?
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Study Notes
Geography
- Cochín is a mix of all bases.
- Black soil is suitable for plantation crops.
Forests
- Mahogany is a species of tropical evergreen forests.
- Canopy is a characteristic of tropical evergreen forests.
Astronomy
- The shape of the Milky Way galaxy is spiral.
- On June 21st, the daylight is seen at the North Pole for 24 hours.
- The longest circle that can be drawn on the Earth's surface passes through the Equator.
World Geography
- Japan is called the "land of the rising sun" because it is the eastern-most country in the world and has the earliest sunrise.
- The Sun rises in Japan as soon as it sets in other parts of the world.
Earth Phenomena
- The phenomenon that gives evidence for the spherical shape of the Earth is a Solar eclipse.
- A Solar eclipse occurs when the Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth.
Earth's Orbit
- The position of the Earth in its orbit when it is at its greatest distance from the Sun, causing summer in the Northern hemisphere, is Aphelion.
Time Zones
- When it is 9 o'clock in London, it is the same time in Ghana.
National Parks
- The National Park famous for orangutans is in Manipur.
Lakes
- Lake Chilka has the highest water salinity among the given options.
Rivers
- Tehri Dam is being constructed in Uttarakhand on the river Bhagirathi.
Ports
- The port especially developed for exporting iron ore to Japan is Vishakhapatnam.
Soil
- The soil formed by the deposition of silt brought by rivers is alluvial soil.
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Quiz about Indian forests, soil types, and their characteristics, including suitability for different crops.
