The poles experience about six months of day and six months of night because _______.

the Earth is very far from the Sun.

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they are at opposite ends on the Earth

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sunlight does not reach there

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of the tilt of the Earth on its axis.

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Solution

The correct option is D of the tilt of the Earth on its axis.

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Answer the following questions briefly.

(a) What is the angle of inclination of the Earth’s axis with its orbital plane?

(b) Define rotation and revolution.

(d) Differentiate between the Summer and Winter Solstice.

(e) What is an equinox?

(f) Why does the Southern Hemisphere experience Winter and Summer Solstice in different times than that of the Northern Hemisphere?

(g) Why do the Poles experience about six months day and six months night?

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