Movements of the Earth Quiz

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What is the most important source of light and heat for all life on Earth?

  • Stars other than the Sun
  • The Moon
  • The Sun (correct)
  • Artificial lighting

What causes day and night on Earth?

  • Rotation of the Moon
  • Revolution of the Earth around the Sun
  • Movement of clouds in the atmosphere
  • Rotation of the Earth on its axis (correct)

What imaginary line connects the North Pole and South Pole and shows mid-day?

  • International Date Line
  • Greenwich / Prime meridian (correct)
  • Tropic of Cancer
  • Equator

At which latitude are the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn located?

<p>23½° Northern latitude (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During a solar eclipse, what passes between the Sun and Earth on one line?

<p>The Moon (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Globe as a model of the Earth?

<p>To display the geographical location of continents and oceans (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the key features to be understood in relation to the Globe as a model of the Earth?

<p>Poles and Equator (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the given information, what is the significance of observing the Pacific Ocean on both sides of a world map?

<p>It demonstrates that the Earth is round in shape (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it mentioned that Earth is slightly flattened at the North and South poles and bulges in the middle?

<p>To describe the actual shape of the Earth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What evidence supports the statement that the Globe is a true model of the Earth?

<p>Satellite images showing the Earth's shape (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes day and night on Earth?

<p>Rotation on its axis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which celestial event is the Northern Hemisphere tilted towards the Sun, leading to the longest day and shortest night?

<p>Summer Solstice (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the regular path of Earth's revolution around the Sun called?

<p>Orbit (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does the Southern Hemisphere experience its longest night and shortest day?

<p>Winter Solstice (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the phenomenon called when the Moon passes behind Earth, entering Earth's shadow?

<p>Lunar Eclipse (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which celestial globe was the first one built under the Mughal empire?

<p>The first celestial globe (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the globe's rotation around its axis and Earth's rotation?

<p>The globe has a fixed needle, while Earth's rotation is an imaginary line (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hemisphere does India belong to?

<p>Southern Hemisphere (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do the Arctic and Antarctic Circles lie in terms of latitude?

<p>Arctic Circle at 23.5°, Antarctic Circle at 66.5° (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Prime Meridian also known as?

<p>Greenwich Meridian (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

  • The globe used in classrooms rotates like a top or potter's wheel, with countries, continents, and oceans shown in proportionate size.
  • Earth's axis is an imaginary line passing through the North and South Poles, with no physical needle present.
  • Oldest known terrestrial globe was made in 1492 by Martin Behaim, while the first celestial globe was built under the Mughal empire.
  • Globe's rotation around its axis is different from Earth's rotation, as the former has a fixed needle, while the latter is an imaginary line.
  • The globe is divided into two hemispheres by the Equator, with the Northern Hemisphere lying north and the Southern Hemisphere south.
  • India is located in the Southern Hemisphere, while Antarctica is in the Southern Hemisphere and has the maximum number of continents.
  • Latitudes are parallel lines drawn on the globe, with 0° at the Equator, and 90° at the North and South Poles. Important latitudes include the Arctic and Antarctic Circles, and the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn.
  • Longitudes, also called meridians, are imaginary lines connecting the North and South Poles, with 0° at the Prime Meridian (Greenwich) and 180° at the International Date Line.
  • Earth is divided into Eastern and Western Hemispheres based on the Greenwich Meridian and the International Date Line.
  • Longitudes measure the distance east or west from the Prime Meridian, and are equal in length but farthest at the Equator and meet at the poles.
  • Latitudes and longitudes help determine a location's exact position, time, and climate.
  • Andhra Pradesh is located between latitudes 12°N and 20°N, and longitudes 77°E and 84°E.

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