universe & solar system section 12 Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions & More Shortcuts

Question : 16

One Astronomical Unit is the average distance between

a) Jupiter and the Sun

b) Pluto and the Sun

c) Earth and the Moon

d) Earth and the Sun

Question : 17

The distance of Moon from the Earth is

a) 350 thousand kms.

b) 446 thousand kms.

c) 300 thousand kms.

d) 364 thousand kms.

Question : 18 [UP 2003]

Arrange the planets given below in order of increasing distance from Sun?

1. Neptune
2. Earth
3. Jupiter
4. Uranus

a) 3, 2, 4, 1

b) 1, 2, 4, 3

c) 4, 3, 2, 1

d) 2, 3, 4, 1

Question : 19

Plate tectonics is a scientific theory that describes the large-scale motions of Earth’s lithosphere. Which one among the following statements regarding Plate tectonics is not correct?

a) The Earth’s lithosphere is broken up into Tectonic Plates

b) Along divergent plate boundaries, subduction carries plates into the mantle

c) Tectonic plates are able to move because the Earth’s lithosphere has a higher strength than the underlying asthenosphere

d) Tectonic plates are composed of Oceanic lithosphere and thicker Continental lithosphere

Question : 20 [SSC CML 2001]

The planets on either side of the Earth are

a) Venus and Saturn

b) Mars and Venus

c) Mercury and Venus

d) Mars and Jupiter