The Earth and Its Movements
ICSE · Class 4 · Social Science
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Learn the Theory
Read the textbook chapter carefully. Note down definitions, formulas, and key concepts.
Practice Problems
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Revise & Test
Revise key formulas and concepts without looking at notes. Take a practice quiz to test your understanding. Mark weak areas for re-revision.
Spaced Revision
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What to Focus On
- The axis is an imaginary line from the North Pole to the South Pole.
- The Earth's axis is tilted at 23.5 degrees.
- The tilt of the axis affects the seasons.
- Rotation is the Earth spinning on its axis.
- It takes 24 hours to complete one rotation.
- Rotation causes day and night.
- Revolution is the Earth’s movement around the Sun.
- The Earth takes 365¼ days to complete one revolution.
- The orbit is elliptical in shape.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
The Earth moves around the Sun in a perfect circle.
Day and night happen because the Earth moves around the Sun.
The Sun moves around the Earth.
Memory Tips
The Earth has two movements: Rotation and Revolution
Rotation causes day and night
Earth rotates from West to East
One rotation takes 24 hours
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