Earth-Sun Relationships
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Earth-Sun Relationships starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the difference between rotation and revolution of the Earth.
Describe the position of the Earth during the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere.
Describe what happens during an equinox.
Explain the term 'leap year' and why it occurs.
Explain why the length of day and night changes throughout the year.
Explain why the Southern Hemisphere experiences summer when the Northern Hemisphere experiences winter.
Explain why the Sun appears to move from east to west in the sky.
How many times does the Earth rotate on its axis in one year?
On which date does the Northern Hemisphere experience the longest day of the year? (1) 21st March (2) 21st June (3) 23rd September (4) 22nd December
The autumnal equinox occurs on which date in the Northern Hemisphere? (1) 21st March (2) 21st June (3) 23rd September (4) 22nd December
What is the duration of one complete rotation of the Earth on its axis? (1) 12 hours (2) 24 hours (3) 30 days (4) 365 days
What is the shape of the Earth's orbit around the Sun? (1) Circular (2) Elliptical (3) Rectangular (4) Triangular
Fill in the blank: The Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of ______ degrees.
Fill in the blank: The Earth's rotation causes the cycle of ______ and ______.
Fill in the blank: The imaginary line dividing the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres is called the ______.
Fill in the blank: The point in Earth's orbit when it is closest to the Sun is called ______.
State whether the following statement is true or false: The Earth's distance from the Sun is the main reason for the seasons.
State whether the following statement is true or false: The Earth's revolution is responsible for the change in constellations visible at night during different times of the year.
State whether the following statement is true or false: The Earth's revolution is responsible for the occurrence of day and night.
State whether the following statement is true or false: The Sun rises in the west and sets in the east.
