Earth-Sun Relationships
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Earth-Sun Relationships starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the term 'equinox'.
Explain the difference between rotation and revolution of the Earth.
Explain the term 'solstice'.
Explain why the equator experiences almost equal days and nights throughout the year.
Explain why the length of day and night changes throughout the year.
If the Earth's axis were not tilted, what would be the effect on seasons?
What is the angle of inclination of the Earth's axis with respect to its orbital plane?
What is the duration between two consecutive equinoxes?
During the Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, which latitude receives the most direct sunlight? (1) Equator (2) Tropic of Cancer (3) Tropic of Capricorn (4) Arctic Circle
During which month is the Earth farthest from the Sun? (1) January (2) March (3) July (4) September
During which solstice does the Southern Hemisphere experience the longest day? (1) Summer Solstice (2) Winter Solstice (3) Autumnal Equinox (4) Vernal Equinox
If it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern Hemisphere? (1) Summer (2) Winter (3) Spring (4) Autumn
Fill in the blank: The Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of ______ degrees from the perpendicular to the plane of the ecliptic.
Fill in the blank: The Earth's movement around the Sun is called ______.
Fill in the blank: The Earth's revolution around the Sun is completed in ______ days.
The Earth completes one revolution around the Sun in ______ days.
State whether the following statement is true or false: The Earth's axis is perpendicular to the plane of its orbit.
State whether the following statement is true or false: The Earth's axis passes through the centre of the Earth.
State whether the following statement is true or false: The Earth's revolution is responsible for the occurrence of day and night.
True or False: The Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of 23.5° to the plane of its orbit.
