Revolution of Earth
Revolution of Earth: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Leap Year, Equinox, Revolution of the Earth, Summer Solstice, Winter Solstice, Orbital Plane and, Revolution of the Earth and Seasons
Important Questions on Revolution of Earth
By revolution, we mean_____. (motion within the Sun/motion around the Sun)
Seasons are caused by the rotational behaviour of planet Earth.
On December the Sun's rays fall vertically on the _____.(Tropic of Cancer/Tropic of Capricorn)
The longest day and the shortest night occur on June in the Northern Hemisphere.
Every five years, February is of days instead of days.
The orbit of the earth is a perfect circle.
Winter solstice is the shortest day in the year on the Northern Hemisphere.
Summer Solstice is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere experience summer during the same time.
The year with days is called a _____. (Lunar year/Leap year/Solar year)
The axis of Earth is inclined at its _____ plane. (Orbital/Circular)
The movement of the earth around the sun in a fixed path or orbit is called revolution.
Christmas is celebrated during summers in Australia.
The Earth has four types of motion.
What is the position called at which the whole earth experiences equal day and night?
The movement of the earth around the sun in a fixed path is called _____.(Revolution/Circle of Illumination)
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
Rotation:day and night :: _____:seasons.
Use the appropriate word from the options and complete the statement.
The Earth rotates/orbits the Sun.
