Motions of the Earth MCQs
Motions of the Earth – MCQs
Class: CBSE Class 6
Subject: Social Science – Geography
Section: The Earth: Our Habitat
Topic: Motions of the Earth
Board: CBSE Board Examination
Subject: Social Science – Geography
Section: The Earth: Our Habitat
Topic: Motions of the Earth
Board: CBSE Board Examination
1. Earth has ______ main motions.
Answer: B. Two
Explanation: Earth rotates on its axis and revolves around the Sun.
Explanation: Earth rotates on its axis and revolves around the Sun.
2. Rotation causes:
Answer: B – Spinning on axis creates day & night.
3. Time taken for one rotation:
Answer: B – One day.
4. Revolution causes:
Answer: B – Earth’s orbit changes sunlight angle.
5. Time taken for one revolution:
Answer: C – One year.
6. Leap year has:
Answer: B
7. Axis tilt angle:
Answer: B
8. Summer Solstice occurs on:
Answer: A
9. Winter Solstice:
Answer: B
10. Equinox means:
Answer: A
11. Spring Equinox:
Answer: A
12. Autumn Equinox:
Answer: A
13. Circle of illumination divides:
Answer: B
14. Earth rotates from:
Answer: B
15. Causing sunrise in East:
Answer: A
16. Earth’s orbit shape:
Answer: B
17. Longest day in N. Hemisphere:
Answer: A
18. Shortest day in N. Hemisphere:
Answer: A
19. Seasons occur due to:
Answer: B
20. Motions of Earth are important because:
Answer: D
Explanation: Earth’s motions regulate day-night cycle, year length, and seasonal changes.
Explanation: Earth’s motions regulate day-night cycle, year length, and seasonal changes.
