Earth-Sun Relationships
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Earth-Sun Relationships starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Define revolution in the context of Earth-Sun relationships.
Describe the difference between rotation and revolution of the Earth.
Describe what happens during the Autumnal Equinox.
Explain the term 'equinox'.
Explain why the length of day and night changes throughout the year.
Explain why the poles experience six months of day and six months of night.
If it is summer in India, what season is it in Australia?
If the Earth's axis were not tilted, what would be the effect on seasons?
During which equinox do both hemispheres receive equal sunlight? (1) Vernal Equinox (2) Summer Solstice (3) Winter Solstice (4) None of these
During which month does the Winter Solstice occur in the Northern Hemisphere? (1) June (2) September (3) December (4) March
During which solstice is the North Pole tilted towards the Sun? (1) Summer Solstice (2) Winter Solstice (3) Vernal Equinox (4) Autumnal Equinox
On which date does the Summer Solstice occur in the Northern Hemisphere? (1) 21st June (2) 22nd December (3) 21st March (4) 23rd September
Fill in the blank: The shortest day in the Northern Hemisphere occurs on ______.
Fill in the blank: The Sun appears to move from ______ to ______ in the sky.
The Earth completes one revolution around the Sun in ______ days.
The Earth rotates from ______ to ______.
Does the tilt of the Earth's axis cause the seasons? (Yes/No)
True or False: The Earth's distance from the Sun is the only reason for the change in seasons.
True or False: The Earth's revolution causes the change in seasons.
True or False: The equator receives almost equal amounts of sunlight throughout the year.
