Earth-Sun Relationships
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Earth-Sun Relationships starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Define aphelion.
Describe the difference between rotation and revolution of the Earth.
During the Northern Hemisphere's summer solstice, which hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun?
Explain the concept of solstice and name the two types.
Explain the term 'circle of illumination'.
Explain the term 'ecliptic'.
Explain why the length of day and night is not always equal except during equinoxes.
Explain why the polar regions experience six months of day and six months of night.
If the Earth's axis were not tilted, what would be the effect on seasons?
During which month does the Earth reach perihelion? (1) January, (2) March, (3) June, (4) September
During which solstice does the Sun appear overhead at the Tropic of Capricorn? (1) Summer Solstice, (2) Winter Solstice, (3) Vernal Equinox, (4) Autumnal Equinox
On which dates do the equinoxes generally occur each year? (1) 21 March and 23 September, (2) 21 June and 22 December, (3) 1 January and 1 July, (4) 15 August and 26 January
The Earth's orbit around the Sun is best described as (1) Circular, (2) Elliptical, (3) Parabolic, (4) Rectangular
During the equinox, the Sun is directly overhead at the ________.
During the vernal equinox, the Sun rises exactly in the ________ and sets exactly in the ________.
The Earth's axis is inclined at an angle of ________ degrees to the plane of the ecliptic.
The Earth's revolution around the Sun is responsible for the change in ________.
The duration of daylight is equal all over the Earth during an equinox. True or False?
The Earth revolves around the Sun in an elliptical orbit. True or False?
The Earth's axis is always tilted in the same direction as it revolves around the Sun. Yes or No?
