1. The earth rotates on its axis from _____ to
2. The axis of the earth is inclined at an angle of _
3. The variation in the length of days and nights is due to _ on the earth's axis.
4. The earth's orbit around the sun is __ in shape.

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Solution

1. The correct answer is west to east.

Explanation: West to east is the direction in which the Earth rotates on its axis.

2. The correct answer is 66.5 degrees.

Explanation: The axis of the Earth is not a straight line. It is inclined at an angle of 66.5 degrees. This causes varying lengths of day and night in both the hemispheres.

3) The correct answer is inclination .

Explanation: The Earth's axis is inclined at an angle of 66.5 degrees. This causes varying lengths of day and night in both the hemispheres.

4)The correct answer is elliptical .

Explanation: Due to the elliptical shape of the orbit, the Earth does not remain equidistant from the Sun throughout the year. There arises situations of aphelion and perihelion.

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1. The earth rotates on its axis from ___________ to ____________ 2. The axis of the earth is inclined at an angle of ___________ 3. The variation in the length of days and nights is due to _____________ on the earth's axis. 4. The earth's orbit around the sun is __________ in shape.

1. The earth rotates on its axis from _____ to
2. The axis of the earth is inclined at an angle of _
3. The variation in the length of days and nights is due to _ on the earth's axis.
4. The earth's orbit around the sun is __ in shape.