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प्रश्न
Answer the following question briefly.
What is an equinox?
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उत्तर
Equinox is the position of the Earth when the rays of the Sun fall directly on the Equator. At this position, neither of the Poles is tilted towards the Sun. As a result, the entire Earth has equal days and equal nights.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Answer the following question briefly.
Differentiate between the Summer and Winter Solstice.
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The movement of the Earth around the Sun is known as
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Direct rays of the Sun fall on the Equator on
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A leap year has ________ number of days.
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The daily motion of the Earth is _________.
Fill in the blank.
The Sun’s rays fall vertically on the Tropic of _________ on 21st June.
Very Short Answer Type Question:
Define circle of illumination.
Very Short Answer Type Question:
Which motion of earth is associated with the changes in season?
Very Short Answer Type Question:
Why do the areas near the poles receive less heat?
Short Answer Type Question:
Explain the following with a diagram:
(a) Summer solstice (b) Winter solstice (c) Equinox.
