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प्रश्न
When does the winter solstice occur?
उत्तर
The winter solstice occurs once a year in each hemisphere: once in the Northern Hemisphere (in December) and once in the Southern Hemisphere (in June). It marks the start of each hemisphere's winter season.
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What is the globe? State the importance of a globe.
How has the phenomenon of the ‘Midnight Sun’ come about?
Give reasons for the following
The period of twilight and dawn increases polewards.
Give reasons for the following
Noon is hotter than morning.
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Distinguish between :
Twilight and Dawn.
At which latitude is the Sun overhead on 22nd – December?
When is the spring equinox?
Give reasons for the following statement:
Beyond the tropics, the Sun is never overhead
Daylight increases as we go polewards in summer in The Northern Hemisphere. Why?
