Earth-Sun Relationships
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Earth-Sun Relationships starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Define solstice and name the two types of solstices.
Describe the apparent movement of the Sun in the sky during the year as seen from the Earth.
Describe the difference between rotation and revolution of the Earth.
Explain the term 'circle of illumination'.
Explain the term 'equinox'.
Explain why the duration of daylight is longer in summer than in winter.
Explain why the length of day and night changes throughout the year.
Explain why the Sun appears to rise in the east and set in the west.
If the Earth's axis were not tilted, what would be the effect on seasons?
What is the main reason for the difference in temperature between the equator and the poles?
What is the significance of the Arctic Circle in relation to the Earth's tilt and sunlight?
What would happen if the Earth's axis were perpendicular to the plane of its orbit?
Why do the poles experience six months of day and six months of night?
