Description : What causes ocean water near the poles to be colder than water near the equator?
Last Answer : the sun's rays strike the water at a angle at the polesAPEX
Description : The net effect of circulation is to move warm air from the and thus moderate the equator-to-pole energy gradient created by . (a) the tropics to the poles; the difference insolation absorbed in ... from the surface up to the tropopause; more heating in the atmosphere than at the surface from GHGs
Last Answer : the tropics to the poles; the latitudinal distribution of absorbed insolation
Description : Are areas near the equator are warmed more than the areas closer to the poles?
Last Answer : Yes they are.
Description : What causes two distant pressure zones between the equator and poles?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : Why are there jets in the midlatitudes in the upper troposphere? (a) Air is warmer in the tropics than the poles, resulting in a poleward pressure gradient that increases with increasing height. (b) Because ... d) Due to the constant bending by the Coriolis force. (e) Both A and D are correct.
Last Answer : (e) Both A and D are correct.
Description : Why is surface water warmer at the equator than th poles?
Last Answer : What is the answer ?
Description : Why is the air pressure lower at the Equator than at the North and South poles?
Description : India's latitudinal and longitudinal extent measured in degrees are almost the same, but its north-south extent measured in km is greater than its east-west extent. This is due to the fact that (a) ... (c) all longitudes with their opposites form great circles (d) the earth is not a perfect sphere
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : Why does man weigh more at the poles than at the equator? (a) Because there is no atmosphere at the poles (b) Because gravitational pull is more at the poles (c) Because gravitational pull is less at the poles (d) None of the above
Last Answer : Ans:(b)
Description : The weight of an object at the poles is greater than at the equator. This is because (a) Of the shape of the earth (b) The attraction of the moon is maximum at the earth’s surface (c) The attraction of the sun is maximum at the earth’s surface (d) Gravitational pull is more at the poles
Last Answer : Ans:(d)
Description : A body weighs slightly more at the poles than at the equator because (a) the earth is flat at the poles. (b) the earth has the maximum speed of rotation at the equator (c) the attractive force at the poles increases due to the ice cap (d) none of these is a complete explanation
Description : The weight of a body is 1. same everywhere on the surface of the earth 2. maximum at the poles 3. maximum at the equator 4. less on the hills than in the plains Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 4 (c) 3 and 4 (d) None
Description : The acceleration due to gravity at the equator – (1) is less than that at the poles (2) is greater than that at the poles (3) is equal to that at the poles (4) does not depend on the earth's centripetal acceleration
Last Answer : (1) is less than that at the poles Explanation: The gravity of Earth, denoted g, refers to the acceleration that the Earth imparts to objects on or near its surface. At latitudes nearer the Equator ... ) causes objects at the Equator to be farther from the planet's centre than objects at the poles.
Description : The weight of the object is less at the equator than at the poles.
Last Answer : Ans: The weight of an object is the product of mass and force of gravity. The equatorial diameter is more than the polar diameter. Thus, the force of gravity is more at the poles and the weight is more there.
Last Answer : Ans: At equator, the distance from the earth's center is greater than any other point of the earth's surface. Since, weight is defined as the force with which a body is attracted towards the earth's ... the force applied. Hence, the object's weight is lightest at the earth's equator, than at poles.
Description : Diurnal variation of magnetic declination is (A) Greater at equator than nearer the poles (B) Less at equator than nearer the poles (C) Less in summer than in winter (D) Same at all latitudes and during different months
Last Answer : (B) Less at equator than nearer the poles
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The tides at any place occur a little less than 1 hour later, each succeeding day (B) The influence of the earth's gravity alone produces level-tidal ... ) The spinning force is maximum at the equator and zero at the poles (D) All of the above
Last Answer : (D) All of the above
Description : The acceleration due to gravity at the equator (1) is less than that at the poles (2) is greater than that at the poles (3) is equal to that at the poles (4) does not depend on the earth’s centripetal acceleration
Last Answer : is less than that at the poles
Description : What is the distance of the equator from either of the poles? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The answer is '10,002 km'
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Description : What caused the global convection current between the equator and the poles?
Last Answer : Surface currents are caused by wind, and affected by therotation of the Earth and the gravity of the moon (tides). When theoceans are deep, convection within the layers can also affect theflow ... no corresponding heating of the oceanbottom by the Sun. So currents do not form spontaneously atdepth.
Description : How does linear distance separating each 1 degree of longitude change as you move from the equator toward the poles?
Last Answer : The linear distance across each degree of longitude at theequator is about 60 miles. That's as far apart as those lines oflongitude get. As the lines of longitude run north (or south) tothe ... distance separatingeach degree of longitude is a maximum at the equator, and decreasesto zero at the pole.
Description : The mass of a body is different from its weight because 1. mass is a variable quantity whereas weight is constant 2. mass varies very little at different places whereas weight varies a lot 3. mass is constant but weight decreases as ... is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 4 (c) 3 only (d) 3 and 4
Description : Equator represents – (1) line joining North and South poles (2) imaginary line passing round the Earth midway between North & South poles (3) a belt (ring) around the planet Saturn (4) axis of rotation of Earth
Last Answer : (2) imaginary line passing round the Earth midway between North & South poles Explanation: An equator is the intersection of a sphere's surface with the plane perpendicular to the sphere ... astronomical bodies have equators similarly defined. The length of the Equator is roughly 40,075 kilometres.
Description : Equinox occurs when the sun is vertically above ______. (1) Tropic of Capricorn (2) Tropic of Cancer (3) Poles (4) Equator
Last Answer : (4) Equator Explanation: An equinox is an astronomical event in which the plane of Earth's equator passes through the center of the Sun, which occurs twice each year, around 20 March and 23 ... equatorial line. On an equinox, day and night are of approximately equal duration all over the planet.
Description : The zone of Earth's atmosphere immediately above its surface up to a height of about 16 kms above equator and 8 kms over the poles is known as : (1) Mesosphere (2) Thermosphere (3) Troposphere (4) Stratosphere
Last Answer : (3) Troposphere Explanation: The zone of Earth's atmosphere immediately above its surface up to a height of about 16 kms above equator and 8 kms over the poles is known as troposphere.
Description : Intensity of gravitational field of earth is maximum at – (1) Poles (2) Equator (3) Centre of earth (4) Surface
Last Answer : (1) Poles Explanation: perfect sphere of spherically uniform density (density varies solely with distance from centre) would produce a gravitational field of uniform magnitude at all points on ... are consequently slight deviations in both the magnitude and direction of gravity across its surface.
Description : On planet Earth, there is no centrifugal force at the – (1) Equator (2) Tropic of Cancer (3) Tropic of Capricorn (4) Poles
Last Answer : (4) Poles Explanation: Some common examples of centrifugal force at work are mud flying off a tire and children feeling a force pushing them outwards while spinning on a roundabout.
Description : What is the distance of the equator from either of the poles?
Last Answer : 10,002 km
Description : Equator is a region of _______ pressure while poles are regions of _____pressure a) High, low b) Low, high c) Low, low d) High, high
Last Answer : a) High, low
Description : Select the correct option with respect to mitosis. (a) Chromatids separate but remain in the centre of the cell in anaphase. (b) Chromatids start moving towards opposite poles in telophase. (c ... . (d) Chromosomes move to the spindle equator and get aligned along equatorial plate in metaphase.
Last Answer : (d) Chromosomes move to the spindle equator and get aligned along equatorial plate in metaphase.
Description : True meridian of different places (A) Converge from the South Pole to the North Pole (B) Converge from the North Pole to the South Pole (C) Converge from the equator to the poles (D) Run parallel to each other
Last Answer : (C) Converge from the equator to the poles
Description : Global warming during winter becomes more pronounced at the : (A) Equator (B) Poles (C) Tropic of Cancer (D) Tropic of Capricorn
Last Answer : (D) Tropic of Capricorn
Description : Intensity of gravitational field of earth is maximum at (1) Poles (2) Equator (3) Centre of earth (4) Surface
Last Answer : Poles
Description : The zone of Earth’s atmosphere immediately above its surface up to a height of about 16 kms above equator and 8 kms over the poles is known as : (1) Mesosphere (2) Thermosphere (3) Troposphere (4) Stratosphere
Last Answer : Troposphere
Description : Equinox occurs when the sun is vertically above _____ (1) Tropic of Capricorn (2) Tropic of Cancer (3) Poles (4) Equator
Last Answer : Equator
Description : Equator represents (1) line joining North and South poles (2) imaginary line passing round the Earth midway between North & South poles (3) a belt (ring) around the planet Saturn (4) axis of rotation of Earth
Last Answer : imaginary line passing round the Earth midway between North & South poles
Description : After the sun rises, rapid heating of the air over the land compared to that over the ocean often causes of near surface air over the land. (a) Localized subsidence and high pressure. (b ... and high pressure. (c) Localized subsidence and low pressure. (d) Localized convection and low pressure.
Last Answer : (d) Localized convection and low pressure.
Description : Which of the following statement is false? a.The potential energy of a particle has the form Ep = k2x. The force acting on the particle is constant (k is a constant) b.The linear velocity of ... zag path while ascending a steep hill e.The density of milk decreases when cream is taken out of milk
Last Answer : e. The density of milk decreases when cream is taken out of milk
Description : What is transported when warm ocean currents cool as they flow along the coastline away from the equator?
Last Answer : Water
Description : Which of the following does not have influence over the climate in India? (a) Nearness to Equator (b) Presence of Indian Ocean (c) Monsoons (d) Ocean currents
Last Answer : Ans: (d)
Description : Which of the following factors does not have influence on the Indian climate? (a) Presence of Indian Ocean (b) Nearness to equator (c) Monsoons (d) Ocean currents
Description : Which of the following does not have an influence over the climate in India? (1) Monsoons (2) Ocean currents (3) Nearness to equator (4) Presence of Indian ocean
Last Answer : (2) Ocean currents Explanation: India's geography and geology are climatically pivotal: the Thar Desert in the northwest and the Himalayas in the north work in tandem to effect a culturally and economically ... regions in India hot in summer. Ocean current do not any role in the climate of India.
Description : How The solar wind can interact with Earths magnetic field to create powerful electrical currents that cause what near the poles?
Description : 'Terra rossa' is a Latin word which means – (1) hot area (2) red terrain (3) lateritic region (4) region near the poles
Last Answer : (2) red terrain Explanation: 'Terra Rossa' in Latin or Italian language is another name for "Red Soil" or "Red Terrain". It is a type of red clay soil produced by the weathering of limestone. Terra Rossa is typically found in regions with a Mediterranean climate.
Description : ‘Terra rossa’ is a Latin word which means (1) hot area (2) red terrain (3) lateritic region (4) region near the poles
Last Answer : red terrain
Description : I fly in the air, But I am not always there. I cannot be touched, But I can be felt or held. Think very hard, But if you live near the equator, You may have a tough time seeing me. What am I? -Riddles
Last Answer : Your breath.
Description : what crops can i grow near the equator?
Last Answer : The crops you can grow near the equator are sweet potato, tea, rice, durians ,chilli, mangoes, basically some tropical fruits, some starches.