UPSC Geography The origin and evolution of the earth Question Bank Universe / Sun / Planets / Earth

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    The thermal equator is found    [NDA 2011-II]

    A)  at the equator

    B)  South of the geographical equator

    C)  North of the geographical equator

    D)  at the tropic of cancer

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     Thermal Equator is an imaginary line round the earth running through the point on each meridian with the highest average temperature. It lies mainly the north because of the larger landmasses and thus greater summer heating.


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