Assignment Chapter -3 Geography
3. Motions of the Earth Q 1 What is revolution? Q 2 What is the shape of the Earth‘s orbit? Q 3 What is Circle of Illumination? Q 4 Define orbital plane. Q 5 What are the two factors responsible for the formation of seasons? Q-6When does rays direct on the equator? Q 7 What is the angle of inclination between earth‘s axis and orbital plane? Q 8 When are sun‘s rays direct on the Tropic of Cancer? Q 9 What is earth day? Q 10 What would happen if the earth did not rotate? Q 11 Why both hemispheres experience different winter and summer solstice? Q 12 What is Winter Solstice? Q 13 What is Summer Solstice? Q 14 Define the following terms: A. Dusk B. Dawn Q 15Why the southern hemisphere celebrates Christmas in summers? Q 16 What do you understand by the term autumn equinox? Q 17 Distinguish between summer solstice and winter ...