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earth Basic, rotation and revolution (Inclined axis (Axis - imaginary…
earth Basic, rotation and revolution
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Earth movements
Rotation
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Time taken - 23 hours, 56 minutes and 40. 91 seconds
Rotational velocity = At equator - 1667 km per hour,At poles - 0
Results
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Meridians - 15 degree apart, 1 hour difference
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Revolution
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Time taken - 365 days, 5 hrs, 48 mins and 45.51 seconds Results in 1 extra day
Results
Change of seasons
Periods divided as a result of the climatic conditions, due to changes in the duration and intensity of solar radiation
Spring - March 21, Sun directly overhead equator
Summer - June 21, Sun directly overhead Tropic of Cancer
Autumn - September 23, Sun returns to equator
Winter - December 22, sun at Tropic of Capricorn
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Inclined axis
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Results = varying lengths of days and nights, seasonality changes in the altitude of sun
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