THE EARTH
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Rotation
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Revolution
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Gravity
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Inclination of the axis of the earth to the plane of the orbit
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Detailed explanation-1: -The earth’s spin axis is tilted with respect to its orbital plane. This is what causes the seasons. When the earth’s axis points towards the sun, it is summer for that hemisphere. When the earth’s axis points away, winter can be expected.
Detailed explanation-2: -Answer is (d) the axis of rotation of the earth is tilted with respect to the plane of its orbit. Explanation: Axis of rotation of the earth is not perpendicular to the plane of its orbit. The tilt is responsible for the change of seasons on earth.
Detailed explanation-3: -The tilt of the Earth’s axis is the most important reason why seasons occur. The Earth’s movement around the Sun causes seasons. The Earth is always tilted to one side as it orbits the Sun. So, when the North pole tilts towards Sun, it’s summer in the Northern hemisphere and winter in the Southern hemisphere.