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Rotation and Revolution — Practice Quiz

ICSE · Class 9 · Geography

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What is rotation of the Earth?

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What is revolution of the Earth?

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What causes day and night on Earth?

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In which direction does the Earth rotate?

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Why does the Sun appear to rise in the east and set in the west?

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Because the Earth rotates from West to East

The Sun seems to move in the sky only because Earth is rotating from West to East.

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What is the imaginary line that shows the boundary between day and night on Earth called?

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Circle of Illumination

The Circle of Illumination is the line that clearly separates the lit half of Earth from the dark half.

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Which movement of the Earth causes seasons?

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Revolution

Seasons are caused by the Earth’s revolution around the Sun along with the tilted axis.

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What is the sidereal day?

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The time taken by Earth to rotate relative to the stars

The sidereal day is the period of rotation measured with reference to the stars.

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What are the important topics in Rotation and Revolution for ICSE Class 9 Geography?
Key topics in Rotation and Revolution include Movements of the Earth, Rotation and the Cycle of Day and Night, Effects of Rotation, Revolution, Distance from the Sun, and Speed. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
How many practice questions are there for Rotation and Revolution?
There are 53 questions on Rotation and Revolution. Try the 4-question sample quiz on this page first; each answer shows an explanation when you tap it.

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