The same side of the moon always faces the Earth because: [Railways 1994]

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• Consider the following statements regarding the atmosphere of the earth: 1. It is enveloping the earth because of gravity. 2. Its density decreases with increasing height from the surface of the earth. 3. Its characteristic composition is same throughout its height. 4. Amount of pressure it exerts on earth's surface at sea level is called one atm sphere. Which of these statements are correct? [CDS 2001]
• The point in the orbit of a moon that is farthest from the Earth and at which the moon's velocity is at a minimum, the known as:
• Which of the following phenomenon is/are the effect of the rotation of the Earth? [IAS 2003] 1. Apparent movement of the Sun, the Moon and the Stars. 2. Flatness of the poles and bulge at the Equator. 3. Occurrence of' sunrise, noon and sunset 4. Magnetic field of the earth.
• Consider the following statements: 1. Earth is the fourth largest planet of the solar system 2. Earth's circumference is about 45000 km 3. Earth's polar diameter is about 43 km shorter than its equatorial diameter 4. Earth has a total surface area of 510 million sq.km Which of these statements are correct? [NDA 2002]
• Japan experiences frequent earth- quakes because it is located : [CDS 1994]
• What are Sun spots? [Railways 1994]
• Increase in carbon dioxide in atmosphere causes: [Railways 1994]
• Which of the following influence the erosion of soil by water? [Railways 1994] 1. Slope of the land 2. Management practice like terracing 3. Soil salinity
• The Kiel Canal links the: [Railways 1994]
• Which among the following is the most populous city in the world? [Railways 1994]