Normally, the temperature decreases with the increase in height from the Earth’s surface, because 1. The atmosphere can be heated upwards only from the Earth’s surface. 2. There is more moisture in the upper atmosphere. 3. The air is less dense in the upper atmosphere. Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

Which of the following statements regarding Earth's internal structure is/are correct ? 1. The oceanic crust is heavier than the continental crust. 2. Most of the Earth's internal heat is contained w…

Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Angular velocity for all locations on the Earth's surface is the same while linear velocity varies. 2. Linear velocity is maximum at the equator a…

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below: 1. The northern end of the earth’s axis is called North Pole. 2. 45° latitude is half of the length of the…

Which of the following is the correct ascending order of the given minerals in terms of their presence in the Earth's crust? 1. Amphibolite 2. Mica 3. Pyroxene Select the answer using the code given…

Inhabitants are unaware of the speed of rotation of the planet Earth because 1. the angular velocity is constant for each place on the Earth’s surface 2. the atmosphere rotates with the Earth 3. ther…