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प्रश्न
What does the word equinox mean?
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उत्तर
The word Equinox comes from the Latin words aequi, which means "equal," and nox, which means "night."
Equinox is the time or date (twice each year) at which the sun crosses the celestial equator, when day and night are of approximately equal length (about 22 September and 20 March).
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Mention two effects of the rotation of the earth.
What is meant by rotation of the earth?
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Give reasons for the following statement:
The speed of rotation at Leningrad (60°N), Genoa (45°N) and Singapore (0°N) along the Earth’s axis is not the same.
Nearness to Sun is normally responsible for hot- weather conditions, but in July earth is farthest from Sun when it is hot in Northern Hemisphere. Why does reverse happen?
What is the period of rotation?
What are the effects of rotation?
What is the equator?
What are the two parts of the earth made by the equator?
