Earth, Moon, and the Sun
CBSE · Class 7 · Science
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Which of the following are effects of Earth's rotation? (Select all correct answers)
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Day and night cycle, Sun appears to move across the sky, Stars appear to move around Pole Star
Earth's rotation causes day-night cycle, apparent movement of Sun and stars. Seasons are caused by Earth's tilted axis and revolution, while changing star visibility throughout the year is due to revolution.
What is the main cause of seasons on Earth?
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Earth's tilted axis and spherical shape
Seasons occur because Earth's axis is tilted at about 23.5 degrees. This tilt, combined with Earth's spherical shape, causes different parts to receive varying amounts of direct sunlight throughout the year.
When it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?
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Winter
When the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun (summer), the Southern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun (winter). The seasons are opposite in the two hemispheres.
What happens during a solar eclipse?
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Moon blocks sunlight from reaching Earth
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon comes between the Sun and Earth, blocking sunlight from reaching Earth. The Moon casts a shadow on Earth's surface.
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