The equatorial diameter of the earth is approximately

A. 6.760km

B. 8.760km

C. 14.76km

D. 10.760km

E. 12.760km

When the sun is directly overhead at the tropic of Capricorn (23¹/ ₂⁰)on 22nd December, the Northern Hermisphere experiences its

A. twilight

B. winter solstice

C. summer solstice

D. spring equinox

E. autumn equinox

If the local time at a place X is 12.00 noon when the G.M.T is 5.00a.m then X is located on longitude

A. 105⁰E

B. 10⁰W

C. 75⁰W

D. 75⁰E

E. 180⁰E

They are formed in layers and derived from old rocks and the remains of dead organic materials. This description refers to

A. metamorphic rocks

B. igneous rocks

C. intrusive rocks

D. crystalline rocks

E. sedimentary rocks

Which of the following rock types is coal associated with?

A. Mechanically-formed sedimentary rocks

B. Hard crystalline rocks

C. Organically-formed sedimentary rocks

D. Pultonic igneous rocks

E. Volcanic igneous rocks

A large expanse of low, level land, formed due to an uplift of part of the sea floor bordering a continent is called

A. a flood plain

B. an outwash plain

C. a deltaic plain

D. a high plain

E. a coastal plain

Mountains formed as a result of compressional forces in the earth's crust are

A. block mountains

B. fold mountains

C. volcanic mountains

D. residual mountains

E. dissected mountains

All the following are causes of mechanical weathering except

A. temperature changes

B. rain action

C. alternate wetting and drying

D. frost action

E. action of plants and animals