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प्रश्न
When does the winter solstice occur?
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उत्तर
The winter solstice occurs once a year in each hemisphere: once in the Northern Hemisphere (in December) and once in the Southern Hemisphere (in June). It marks the start of each hemisphere's winter season.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Explain how latitudes and longitudes help to determine the position of a place on the globe?
Mention one effect of seasons in low and high latitudes.
Give reasons for the following
Vertical rays are hotter than slanting rays.
On which two days are the days and nights equal all over the world and why ? What name do you give to these days?
With the help of a diagram describe the heat zones.
Distinguish between :
Twilight and Dawn.
On what dates are the days and nights equal throughout the world ?
Give reasons for the following :
Twilight is of longer duration in higher latitudes than at Equator.
Give reasons for the following:
The variation in the lengths of day and night goes on increasing polewards.
Examine the following statements
- The Earth is spherical in shape.
- The shape of the Earth is called a geoid.
- The Earth is flat.
Look at the options given below and choose the correct answer
