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Earth, Moon, and the Sun — Practice Quiz

CBSE · Class 7 · Science

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In which direction does the Earth rotate on its axis?

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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation on its axis?

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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How long does the Earth take to complete one revolution around the Sun?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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What are the important topics in Earth, Moon, and the Sun for CBSE Class 7 Science?
Key topics in Earth, Moon, and the Sun include Rotation of the Earth, Revolution of the Earth and Orbit, Seasons on the Earth, Eclipses. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 7 exams.
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There are 44 questions on Earth, Moon, and the Sun. Try the 4-question sample quiz on this page first; each answer shows an explanation when you tap it.

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