Question 1

What is the movement of the earth around the sun in its fixed path or orbit called?

Accepted Answer

Revolution is the movement of the earth around the sun in a fixed path or orbit, taking 365 1/4 days to complete one circuit.

Question 2

The axis of the earth is an imaginary line that makes an angle of how much with its orbital plane?

Accepted Answer

The axis of the earth is an imaginary line that makes an angle of 66 1/2° with its orbital plane.

Question 3

The earth receives light from the sun due to which shape?

Accepted Answer

Due to the spherical shape of the earth, only half of it gets light from the sun at a time.

Question 4

What is the daily motion of the earth on its axis called?

Accepted Answer

Rotation is the movement of the earth on its axis, which causes day and night and is known as the daily motion.

Question 5

How long does the earth take to complete one rotation around its axis?

Accepted Answer

The earth takes about 24 hours to complete one rotation around its axis, and this period is known as the earthday.

Motions of the Earth — NCERT Class 6 Social Science Important Questions & Revision Notes