Chapter 1 Resources

1. takes into account the following statement.?

1. The movement of the earth on its axis is known as rotation.
2. Revolution is the movement of the earth around the sun in a definite route or orbit.
3. The circle of illumination is the circle on the globe that separates day and night.

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2. Think about the following statement.

1. The earth going in an elliptical orbit around the sun.
2. Seasons fluctuate when the earth's orbit around the sun shifts.

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3. Consider the following assertions: In the northern hemisphere,

which day has the longest day and the shortest night?

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4. Consider the statement below.

1. There are 366 days in a leap year.
2. Rotation is responsible for the seasonal cycle.

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5. Consider the statement below.

1. Rotation is the earth's daily motion.
2. Revolution refers to the earth's rotation around the sun.
3. The earth travels in an elliptical orbit around the sun.
4. On June 21, the sun's direct rays fall on the equator.

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6. Consider the statement below.

1. On June 21st, the sun's rays fall vertically on the Tropic of Cancer.
2. The days are shorter in the winter.
3. Christmas is observed in Australia during the summer.

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7. Consider the following statement in relation to the equinox.

1. The equator receives direct sunlight.
2. The earth as a whole has the same number of days and nights.

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8. Take a look at the following statement.

1. The circle of illumination is the circle on the globe that separates day and night.
2. The Earth's axis is slanted at a 23½° angle.

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9. Take a look at the following statement.

1. The winter solstice occurs on December 22nd, when the Northern Hemisphere of the Earth is tilted as far away from the sun as possible.
2. In the Southern Hemisphere, the Summer Solstice On June 21st, the shortest day and the longest night occur.

Select the incorrect response.

10. consider the following statement .

1. Statement : (A) Summer, winter, spring, and autumn are the four seasons that make up a year.
2. Reason : (R)  Seasons fluctuate when the earth's orbit around the sun shifts.

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11. consider the following statement .

1. Statement : (A) At any given time, only half of the planet receives sunlight from the sun.
2. Reason : (R)  The earth's shape is spherical.

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