SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

WORLD GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In astronomy, the Earth’s yearly trip around the sun, taking 365 days
A
Revolution
B
Solstice
C
Equinox
D
Midnight Sun
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Earth revolves in orbit around the sun in 365 days, 6 hours, 9 minutes with reference to the stars, at a speed ranging from 29.29 to 30.29 km/s. The 6 hours, 9 minutes adds up to about an extra day every fourth year, which is designated a leap year, with the extra day added as February 29th.

Detailed explanation-2: -Well, 365 days is about how long it takes for Earth to orbit all the way around the Sun one time.

Detailed explanation-3: -Earth takes 365 days to revolve around the Sun, whereas, Mars takes 687 days to complete one revolution around the Sun.

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