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Rotation & Revolution - Notes & Question

The document discusses the concepts of rotation and revolution of the Earth, explaining the significance of aphelion and perihelion. It also highlights the differences between solstices and equinoxes, including their definitions, origins, and occurrences throughout the year. Additionally, it touches on the Earth's axial tilt and its effects on seasons and day length.

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Rotation & Revolution - Notes & Question

The document discusses the concepts of rotation and revolution of the Earth, explaining the significance of aphelion and perihelion. It also highlights the differences between solstices and equinoxes, including their definitions, origins, and occurrences throughout the year. Additionally, it touches on the Earth's axial tilt and its effects on seasons and day length.

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ROTATION and REVOLUTION


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Difference between Solstice and Equinox
Solstice Equinox
1. Slstice refers to the time when the sun 1. Equinox refers to time when the sun crosses
reaches its highest or lowest point in the the plane of the earth's Equator, making
sky at noon, resulting in the shortest and right and day of equal length.
longest days of the year.
2. The word Solstice is derived from the Latin 2. The word Equinox is derived from the Latin
Words Sol' meaning ´sun' and sistere' words 'aequus' meaning equal' and 'nox
meaning to stand still". meaning night'.
3. It happens twice a year on June 21 (summer 3. It happens twice a year, around March 21
solstice) and December 22 (winter solstice). (Spring or Vernal Equinox) and September 23
(Autumnal Equinox)
4. It happens during summner and winter. 4. It happens at the start of spring an
autumn.

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