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The orbit of the earth is a perfect circle.

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Important Questions on Motions of the Earth

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The movement of the earth around the sun in a fixed path or orbit is called revolution.
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The movement of the Earth around the sun is known as _____.
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The Earth travels around the sun in _____ orbit.(elliptical/circular)
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What is the position called at which the whole earth experiences equal day and night?
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Christmas is celebrated in summer in _____.
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Differentiate between the summer and winter solstice.
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The year with 366 days is called a _____. (Lunar year/Leap year/Solar year)
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Use the appropriate word from the options and complete the statement.

The Earth rotates/orbits the Sun.

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Direct rays of the sun fall on the equator on _____.
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The sun's rays fall vertically on the Tropic of _____ on 21st June.
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The movement of the earth around the sun in a fixed path is called _____.(Revolution/Circle of Illumination)
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The cycle of the seasons is caused due to _____.
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Christmas is celebrated during summers in Australia.
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Days are shorter during the _____ season.
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Why does the Southern Hemisphere experience Winter and Summer Solstice in different times than that of the Northern Hemisphere?
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A leap year has _____ number of days.(365/366/367)