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The Earth and Its Movements

ICSE · Class 4 · Social Science

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Topics in The Earth and Its Movements

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1. Axis of the Earth

  • The Earth rotates on an imaginary line called its axis.
  • The axis runs from the North Pole to the South Pole.
  • The Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of about 23.5 degrees.
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2. Rotation of the Earth

  • Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its own axis.
  • The Earth rotates from west to east.
  • One rotation takes about 24 hours (1 day).
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3. Revolution of the Earth

  • Revolution is the movement of the Earth around the Sun.
  • The Earth's orbit is elliptical (oval-shaped).
  • One revolution takes 365 days and 6 hours (1 year).
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4. How Seasons Are Caused

  • Seasons are caused by two main factors: the tilt of the Earth's axis and its revolution around the Sun.
  • When a hemisphere tilts towards the Sun, it gets direct sunlight and experiences summer.
  • When it tilts away, it gets slanting sunlight and experiences winter.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Earth's Movements

Axis of the EarthRotationRevolutionDay and NightSeasonsLeap YearHemispheresSpecial Case of Poles

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The Earth and Its Movements covers several key topics that are frequently asked in ICSE Class 4 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
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