Between which lines does the North Temperate Zone lie?

A. Tropic of Cancer and Arctic Circle

B. Equator and Tropic of Cancer

C. Arctic Circle and North Pole

D. Tropic of Capricorn and Antarctic Circle

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Past Paper MCQ
Our earth is divided into how many climate zones?
Correct Answer: D. Three
One-liner
The Earth is divided into three major climate zones: the Torrid Zone, the Temperate Zone, and the Frigid Zone.
2.
On 21 June, the sun is vertically overhead the:
Correct Answer: D. Tropic of Cancer
One-liner
On 21 June, the sun is vertically overhead the Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N), marking the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere.
3.
What happens to the distance between the Earth and Sun during winter?
Correct Answer: A. It decreases
One-liner
During winter, the distance between the Earth and Sun decreases because the Earth reaches its closest point to the Sun (perihelion) in early January.
4.
Between which lines does the North Temperate Zone lie?
Correct Answer: A. Tropic of Cancer and Arctic Circle
One-liner
The North Temperate Zone lies between the Tropic of Cancer and Arctic Circle.
5.
How many times a year does the Sun shine vertically on the Equator?
Correct Answer: C. Twice
One-liner
The Sun shines vertically on the Equator twice a year — on the March Equinox (around March 21) and the September Equinox (around September 23).
6.
According to continental drift theory, the two super continents were ?
Correct Answer: A. Laurasia and Gondwanaland
One-liner
According to continental drift theory, the two super continents were Laurasia and Gondwanaland.
7.
Theory of permanence of continents was presented by _?
Correct Answer: C. Dr. Lyell
One-liner
The theory of permanence of continents was presented by Dr. Lyell.
8.
Which layer of the Earth lies directly beneath the Crust?
Correct Answer: B. Mantle
One-liner
The layer directly beneath the Earth's crust is the Mantle.
9.
Which layer of the Earth is the thickest and is located beneath the crust?
Correct Answer: B. Mantle
One-liner
The Mantle is the thickest layer of the Earth, lying between the crust and the core.
10.
What is the innermost layer of the Earth called?
Correct Answer: C. Inner Core
One-liner
The innermost layer of the Earth is called the Inner Core.

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