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Consider the following statements with reference to the isotherms
1. The line drawn on maps joining the places of equal temperature reduce to sea level.
2. Isotherms generally run from East to West and are parallel to the latitudes.
3. The isotherms are more regular in the Northern hemisphere.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

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Important Questions on World Geography

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Match the following  

List I (Phenomenon) List II (Date)
A. Summer Solstice 1. 21st June
B. Winter Solstice 2. 22nd December
C. Vernal Equinox 3. 23rd September
D. Autumnal Equinox 4. 21st March

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Which one of the planets is known as 'morning star' as well as 'evening star' because it is the first to appear in the evening and that last to disappear in the morning?
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If the Earth's axis were perpendicular to the plane of its orbit, which of the following would not have happened?
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The latitude is the angular distance of a point of the Earth's surface, North or South of the Equator as measured from the _____.
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Variations in the length of day time and night time from season to season are due to_____.
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Consider the following statements:

1. The vernal equinox falls around 21st March.

2. On equinox, the Sun is directly overhead at the equator.

3. The changes in the day length on equinox result from the changes in the tilt of the Earth with respect to the Sun.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

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Consider the following statements
1. The Earth's rotation axis is not at goo to its orbital plane.
2. The Earth's rotation axis is inclined at 23.50.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements:

1. International Date Line is drawn zigzag to avoid landmass.

2. International Date Line is 180° W as well as 180° E of Greenwich.

3. A ship sailing westward from Greenwich when crossing International Date Line would put forth the date by a day.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?