Cluster · Earth and Solar System Science
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What is the currently estimated age of the Earth? pipeline-1173236
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following rocky planets is the fastest planet in our solar system – traveling through space at about 29 miles (47 kilometres) per second? pipeline-1154907
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following planets does NOT have a ring around it? pipeline-1145693
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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In the 1930s, which of the following theories was propounded by Arthair Holmes about the mantle? pipeline-1199134
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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The largest planet of the solar system is_____. pipeline-1199140
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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Which galaxy is nearest to the Milky Way? pipeline-1173311
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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Who discovered in early 1610, using his newly invented telescope, that Jupiter has four moons? pipeline-1173300
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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Which is, by far, the closest dwarf planet orbiting at only 2.8 times Earth’s distance from the sun? pipeline-1157872
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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The Asteroid belt is located between the orbits of which two planets in our Solar System? pipeline-1131277
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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The Lyrid meteor shower, peaking on the night of April 21–22, originates from which celestial body? pipeline-1133656
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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Which planet becomes the planet with the highest number of moons in the solar system? pipeline-1131278
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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Which among the following planets is known as the Red planet of our solar system? pipeline-1106821
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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What is the time difference between the actual passing of the Sun over the horizon and our being able to see the image of it on earth? pipeline-1086695
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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Old refrigerants like R-12 harm which atmospheric layer? pipeline-1257229
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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What is the point that indicates the north direction, commonly known as the North Star? pipeline-1086659
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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What is the top surface of the Earth's surface called? pipeline-1086660
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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Which layer of the atmosphere is damaged by CFC emissions from old vehicle AC systems? pipeline-1251534
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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The ______ is the primary layer of the rainforest and forms a roof over the two remaining layers. pipeline-1257069
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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Which planet does Titan, the second-largest moon in our solar system, orbit around? pipeline-1194840
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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Ozone layer thickness is measured in: pipeline-1243656
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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Why does the pole star appear to be fixed in one place while all other stars seem to move from east to west? pipeline-1157776
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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The geoid represents Earth's _____. pipeline-1195172
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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Earth’s core is mainly made up of ______. pipeline-1195191
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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Which among the following is another word for universe? pipeline-1133281
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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The Milky Way Galaxy, which contains Earth and our solar system, is an example of __________. pipeline-1157806
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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Ganymede is by far the largest moon in our solar system orbits around the planet ______. pipeline-1111583
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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The coldest planet in the Solar System is pipeline-1102472
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following is a planet outside our solar system that usually orbits another star in our galaxy? pipeline-1106421
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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On which planet has a rotating oval of clouds, twice as wide as Earth, called the 'Great Red Spot been observed for more than 300 years? pipeline-1101665
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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In the context of natural satellites in our solar system, which of the following statements is NOT correct? pipeline-1132985
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delhi_police | — | intermediate | |
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Which scientist thought of the concept of the steady state of the universe? pipeline-853769
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railways | — | intermediate | |
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Living organisms have been on Earth for how much percent of Earth's history? pipeline-988182
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railways | percentage | intermediate | |
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Which atmospheric layer consists of the Ozone that absorbs the harmful ultra-violet radiations? pipeline-988187
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railways | — | intermediate | |
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The zone separating the troposphere from the stratosphere is called the ________________. pipeline-844598
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railways | — | intermediate | |
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Living organisms have been on Earth for how much percent of Earth's history? pipeline-848743
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railways | percentage | intermediate | |
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Based on current scientific knowledge, it is currently postulated that the Earth has an estimated age of: pipeline-842630
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railways | — | intermediate | |
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Which is, by far, the closest dwarf planet orbiting at only 2.8 times Earth’s distance from the sun? pipeline-848725
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railways | — | intermediate | |
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The age of the Earth is currently thought to be: pipeline-853654
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railways | — | intermediate | |
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Which of the following planets does NOT have a ring around it? pipeline-838125
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railways | — | intermediate | |
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When the Earth is at its perihelion (closest to the Sun), which season is the Northern Hemisphere experiencing? pipeline-802692
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railways | — | intermediate | |
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The Sun is visible to us approximately _______ minutes before sunrise because of atmospheric refraction. pipeline-1199384
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railways | — | intermediate | |
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Where in our solar system can the biggest known volcano be found? pipeline-1172045
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railways | — | intermediate | |
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The Lyrid meteor shower, peaking on the night of April 21–22, originates from which celestial body? pipeline-1134051
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railways | — | intermediate | |
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Which is, by far, the closest dwarf planet orbiting at only 2.8 times Earth’s distance from the sun? pipeline-1134060
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railways | — | intermediate | |
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In the question given below, there are two statements. Labeled as Assertion & Reason. Mark your answer using the codes provided below. Assertion (A): Venus is the farthest planet from the sun. Reason (R): Venus is the smallest planet in the entire solar system. pipeline-1086402
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railways | — | intermediate | |
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What is the top surface of the Earth's surface called? pipeline-1086415
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railways | — | intermediate | |
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What is the point that indicates the north direction, commonly known as the North Star? pipeline-1086414
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railways | — | intermediate | |
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Living organisms have been on Earth for how much percent of Earth's history? pipeline-1048085
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railways | percentage | intermediate | |
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The zone separating the troposphere from the stratosphere is called the ________________. pipeline-848817
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railways | — | intermediate | |
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Based on current scientific knowledge, it is currently postulated that the Earth has an estimated age of: pipeline-841012
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railways | — | intermediate |