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Motions of the Earth
1. The movement of the earth around the sun is known as
Explain:- The movement of the earth around the sun in a fixed path or orbit is called Revolution.
2. Direct rays of the sun fall on the equator on
Explain:- On 21st March and September 23rd, direct rays of the sun fall on the equator.
3. Christmas is celebrated in summer in
Explain:- As the sun's rays fall vertically at the Tropic of Capicorn. This position is Winter Solstice 22nd December.
4. Cycle of the seasons is caused due to
Explain:- The earth moves around the sun, it's due to changes the seasons.
5. Cause of Day and Night
Explain:- The earth moves on it's own axis due to day and night.
6. How many days in a leap year
Explain:- Six hours saved every year are added to make one day over a span of four years. Leap year February month have 29 days instead of 28 days.
7. On which date do the sun's rays fall vertically above the Tropic of Capricorn?
Explain:- On 22nd December, the Tropic of Capricorn receives direct rays of the Sun as the South Pole tilts towards.
8. On which date do the sun's rays fall vertically above the Tropic of Cancer?
Explain:- On 21st June, the Tropic of Cancer receives direct rays of the Sun as the North Pole tilts towards.
9. How many kilometers Earth's Orbit
Explain:- The length of the Earth's orbit is 965 milion kilometers.
10. If September 23rd is Autumn in the Northern Hemisphere, what season will it be in the Southern Hemisphere?
Explain:- On 23rd September, it is autumn season in the Northern hemisphere and Spring season in the Southern hemisphere
