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?
What is the effect of the Earth's tilt on the distribution of sunlight on Earth?
What is the main reason for the occurrence of leap years?
What is the name given to the path that the Earth follows around the Sun?
What is the name of the imaginary line joining the North and South Poles?
What is the significance of 21st March and 23rd September in terms of Earth's position relative to the Sun?
Why do the polar regions experience six months of day and six months of night?
