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G6 - Motions of the Earth

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The time of the day just before sunrise is known as_________

a)

dusk

b)

twilight

c)

dawn

d)

noon

2.

Which of the places enjoys equal day and night throughout the year?

a)

Equator

b)

Tropic of Cancer

c)

Tropic of Capricorn

d)

Arctic circle

3.

Which of the following factors is NOT responsible for the phenomenon of seasons?

a)

Rotation of Earth

b)

Revolution of Earth

c)

Earth's Inclination

d)

Gravitational pull of Sun

4.

In Australia Christmas is celebrated during _____________

a)

winter

b)

summer

5.

When the distance between the earth and the sun is minimum i.e 146 million km, the earth is said to be in PERIHELION.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

The earth rotates on its axis from _________ to ___________

a)

west to east

b)

east to west

c)

north to south

d)

south to north

7.

The axis of the earth is inclined at an angle of _________

a)

00

b)

300

c)

23.50

d)

900

8.

The earth's orbit around the sun is ____________ in shape.

a)

circular

b)

elliptical

9.

The axis of the earth is always inclined in the same direction.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

depends on gravity

d)

I dont know

10.

The diffuse light after sunset is known as dusk

a)

True

b)

False