The Earth, The Moon, and The Sun
Science Questions and Answers — Earth, Moon and Sun Science Questions and Answers Earth, Moon and Sun Question 1 In Fig. 12.17, how many hours of Sunlight do the North Pole and the South Pole receive during one rotation of the Earth? Answer: During one rotation of the Earth (24 hours), both the North Pole and South Pole receive 24 hours of sunlight or 24 hours of darkness, depending on the season due to Earth's tilted axis. Question 2 — Fill in the blanks (i) Stars rise in the _______ and set in the _______. (ii) Day and night are caused by the Earth's _______. (iii) When the Moon fully covers the Sun from our view, it is called a _______ solar eclipse. Answer: (i) Stars rise in the east and set in the west. (ii) Day and night are caused by the Earth's rotation. (iii) When the Moon fully covers the Sun from our view, it is called a total solar eclipse. Question 3 — ...