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

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    The distance of Moon from the Earth is

    A)  384 thousand kms.   

    B)  300 thousand kms.        

    C)  350 thousand kms.   

    D)  446 thousand kms.

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     The distance of moon from the Earth is 384 thousands kms. The Moon is the only natural satellite of the Earth and the fifth largest moon in the Solar System.  It is the largest natural satellite of a planet in the Solar System relative to the size of its primary, having 27% the diameter and 60% the density of Earth, resulting in 1/81 its mass.


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